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Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
Efforts to provide rural infrastructure and sanitation facilities can be opportunities for gender mainstreaming.
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.
Improving access to water and sanitation requires not just investing in infrastructure but also policies that ensure the sustainability of services.
To ensure water security, Singapore has diversified water supply over the last five decades and actively promoted water conservation.
A health impact assessment makes people healthier and projects more effective.
Various financial schemes have been developed to cover some of the risks of loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
One way to reduce poverty in developing countries is to make it cheaper and easier for migrant workers to send money home.
In the Indian city of Mangalore, the local government partnered with private companies to modernize the sewage system and turn wastewater into a valuable asset.