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A high poverty rate among older persons in the Republic of Korea calls for better pension services and welfare programs.
Strategies for making electric vehicles a sustainable solution include a phased implementation starting with e-buses in Dushanbe and climate finance.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.
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.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
Regenerative agroforestry can promote decarbonization and biodiversity, while improving coffee farmers’ livelihoods in the Lao PDR.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
Strengthening multi-sectoral policy response can help health systems adapt to the increasing dominance of noncommunicable diseases.
By becoming leaders, girls and young women can contribute to innovation, empathy, and accountability in development programming.
Youth-focused programs and digital tools are creating accessible, effective pathways to mental well-being.