Assessing Value for Money of PPPs to Deliver Quality Infrastructure A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.
How Chinese Takeaways Are Eliminating Plastic in the Era of Online Delivery In the People’s Republic of China, food delivery businesses are finding innovative ways of reducing, reusing, recycling, and replacing plastic packaging.
Aligning Public Investments with Sustainable and Climate Goals Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Why a Decentralized System to Treat Wastewater Can Be a Cost-Effective Solution In urban areas in the Lao PDR, decentralized solutions prove to be a low-maintenance and environment-friendly way to ensure clean water and sanitation.
A Smart Structural Health Monitoring System for Cable-Supported Bridges Korean engineers develop a structural monitoring and measurement system that can manage multiple cable bridges in Southeast Asia.
Protecting Construction Workers' Health in a Pandemic In Kazakhstan, infection among workers at a road upgrading project was avoided because good occupational safety and health measures were in place.
Does Tourism Have a Future in the Pacific Islands? A study of four possible futures arising from COVID-19 and climate change impacts offers policy makers guideposts for rebuilding tourism.
Advancing Digital Solutions to Maximize Remittances in Asia and the Pacific Digital financial services like mobile money can reduce transfer prices and improve transparency, efficiency, and access.
Strengthening India's MSMEs during Pandemic Recovery Enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of small businesses requires sustained reforms that include digitalization and innovation.
Scaling Up Biochar Use as a Climate Mitigation Strategy In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.