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Statisticians turn to digital solutions and nontraditional methods for faster data collection, processing, and dissemination to inform crisis response.
The Republic of Korea is revitalizing rural centers to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
Green finance can provide the fiscal firepower to manage the impact of the crisis and steer economies toward resource-efficient and low-carbon growth.
Regulators should focus on ensuring full corporate disclosure and transparency to protect stakeholders.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
Wholesale and retail trade, textiles, construction, electronics, and food and beverage show high circularity potential.
Accelerating universal access to water and sanitation is critical to preventing and managing future health crises.
Proactive government policies and strong institutions help reduce the human and economic costs of COVID-19.
Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.
Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.