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Built in 256 BC, the Dujiangyan system harnesses the power of nature to irrigate farmlands and prevent floods in the People’s Republic of China.
Computer-assisted surveys make data collection possible despite COVID-19 travel and social restrictions.
Government can partner with telcos and educators and use multiple channels of existing infrastructure to reach as many children as possible.
Digital finance offers the potential to reach underserved groups, but it is vital to first understand the needs of this segment.
An ADB-supported project in Kolkata awarded flat titles to women as a mechanism to promote women's rights.
The Republic of Korea provided vocational training for disabled people in addition to imposing a hiring quota for both public and private employers.
The Republic of Korea improved road safety for children through strict implementation of policies related to engineering, education, and enforcement.
The immunization campaign for children in the Republic of Korea after the Korean War took years of strategic planning and implementation that included health education and legislation.
The public management of revenue and service routes prioritized people’s need for safe and convenient public transport.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.