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India should create city-level economic visions, integrate master planning with economic goals, and ensure that a business-friendly regulatory environment extends to local levels.
The experience of a water utility in Manila shows that dividing a large network into smaller zones improves leak detection and distribution efficiency.
The pandemic exposed gaps in food systems that call for integrating healthy diets with sustainable resource management and public health.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
River infrastructure projects must consider natural flows in project planning to save aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services.
Inclusive insurance, backed by innovation, partnerships, and policy reform, can close protection gaps and promote equitable financial growth.
Easing the pension burden in Sri Lanka demands structural reforms and a transition to a contributory model.