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Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
The government is strengthening its economic foundations and upscaling food and nutrition and climate-resilient social assistance to address the country’s food insecurity.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
Korean engineers develop an easy-to-install, economical, and quick-to-use concrete mat as an alternative to traditional road paving.
Seoul dismantled an old highway and revived a stream, the city, and local spirit, through the creation of the Seoul Greenway.
The TransMilenio Bus Rapid Transit system is at the heart of Bogotá's strategy to serve the transport needs of a majority of the city's residents, who do not own a car.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
Strengthening governance, building institutional capacity, and weeding out corruption are essential for effective privatization.
Seoul established a quasi-public bus system, restructured routes, created median lanes, built transfer centers, and integrated its fare system to improve service.
Establish frameworks, leverage digital innovations, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.