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A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
In the People’s Republic of China, an environmental education program instills in students and their families a love for their hometown and nature.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
Putting in place policies, systems, and infrastructure for e-government helped improve efficiency, transparency, and people’s access and participation.
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
This is a case study on how to raise awareness and build community ownership among diverse stakeholders for a project to save Nepal’s Bagmati River.
The Sri Lanka Southern Transport Development Project offers lessons in implementing large infrastructure projects involving multiple development partners and affecting many people and communities.
A project assessed the threats facing the Meghna River and worked with stakeholders in ensuring the sustainable supply of safe drinking water for the city.
A study looks at the costs of overloading and how improved policies and enforcement can give an economic boost to Mekong countries.