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A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.
Strengthen regional initiatives by harnessing advances in technology, promoting cross-border technology transfer, and harmonizing policies and standards.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
The government implemented a communication plan, expanded bike roads, and improved user convenience to increase bicycle usage as a public transport alternative.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
Digital tools may be used to overcome challenges in planning, logistics management, vaccination administration, and immunization monitoring.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
In Sri Lanka, the rural water sector has benefited from the active role of women in management and operations.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.