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In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
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.
The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.
In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
Empowered women in Bangladesh are taking the lead in bringing much needed urban improvements.
Efforts to provide rural infrastructure and sanitation facilities can be opportunities for gender mainstreaming.
With foreign aid assistance, the mobilization of nongovernment organizations, the community, and other key stakeholders, the government of the Republic of Korea was able to implement policies for a successful country-wide reforestation program.
The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.