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WASH investments through piped water, improved drainage, and waste management can help curb water-related disease risks and boost climate resilience for refugees and host communities.
Feasibility assessments, demand forecasting, and direct public investments in manufacturing facilities support sustainable vaccine manufacturing.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Building regional regulatory capabilities in Asia and the Pacific requires strong oversight and sustained commitment to strengthening vaccine regulatory systems.
BWRIS and AWS are helping farmers and planners use every drop wisely in Pakistan’s most arid and water-scarce province.
Child-led research in Nepal reveals rising online risks, urging stronger protection, mental health support, and child-friendly digital policies.
Enhance legal frameworks, manage funds separately, and clarify liabilities to prevent future crises.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
Structured health assessments guide countries in strengthening climate-ready services, improving infrastructure, and reducing vulnerability across sectors.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.