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Asia's rapid urbanization requires the balanced and holistic development of second-tier cities and towns to release pressure from congested megacities.

Seoul has achieved prosperity, low carbon emissions, and disaster resilience by investing in green spaces and private sector growth.

The lessons learned by the Asian Development Bank, which was one of the last organizations to leave Afghanistan^[1] in 1980 and one of the first to return in 2002.

Statisticians use satellite images of Earth’s night lights to measure social and economic activity.

Aligning departmental priorities with the SDGs and incorporating them into existing planning and review processes may improve development outcomes.

PPPs can advance road projects, strengthen infrastructure, and support Sustainable Development Goals, but require effective fiscal and debt management.

Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance. 

Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.

India’s Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project offers practical operational lessons and best practices for forging more livable cities.

Business support infrastructure, access to finance, and information technologies empowered small businesses and generated opportunities for women and youth in Maldives.