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Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
In Seoul, 90% of landfill-bound wastes were instead used to produce energy enough to heat 518,000 households.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Paving roads with fiber-reinforced asphalt mixture and using a pothole detection technology can help keep roads safe and pothole free.
In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.
Increased availability of data and computing power have made it possible to set parameters beforehand that will trigger insurance coverage for a variety of risks.
Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.
An Industrial Pollution Projection System (IPPS) has been used in the Greater Mekong Subregion to help countries identify current and future pollution risks.
Inclusive cities acknowledge people with intellectual disabilities and work with them to address their special needs.
A comprehensive grievance redress mechanism used a wide range of tools, institutions, and approaches to resolve project complaints and mitigate potential issues.