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In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
Policymakers should focus on long-term strategic plans such as zoning of territories based on potential water sources when designing water and sanitation solutions for communities.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
In Afghanistan, river basin managers work with farmers in ensuring equitable and sustainable irrigation practices to improve yields and livelihoods.
Enhancing transport and trade linkages between and across the countries in the Bay of Bengal region requires a strategic master plan.
The shift to online learning due to COVID-19 has increased the risk of poor children falling further behind in their studies.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
Warning systems and other measures will help save lives, protect biodiversity, and reduce rail service disruptions.
In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.