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A Circular Economy Solution to Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Concrete

A startup based in Hong Kong, China has developed a circular economy model for a plastic waste…

How Seoul Eased Traffic Congestion and Reduced Pollution through Bike Sharing

Ttareungyi Bike, Seoul’s public share bike network, was officially launched in 2015, after a…

How Economic Empowerment Reduces Violence Against Pacific Women

A safe work environment and women’s economic autonomy are drivers of growth and good development…

How Cities in Developing Asia Can Make Financing Go Further with Partnerships

Two pressing questions that most urban development practitioners often ask are: what resources…

It is Time for Bathrooms in Asia and the Pacific to Accommodate People of All Genders

Sexual and gender minorities, sometimes identified under the umbrella terms SOGIESC and LGBTQI…

Child Mortality Remains High in Asia and the Pacific: A Renewed Focus on Vaccines is Needed

Despite a notable drop in under-five mortality, Asia and the Pacific remains a hotspot for child…

Post-Pandemic, Asia is Falling Short on Electricity Access and Switch to Renewables

Today’s reality is that more than 350 million people in Asia and the Pacific have only limited…

What Works, What Does Not in Solid Waste Management in the Pacific

Solid waste management remains one of the most challenging environmental issues for Pacific…

A 5-Step Rapid Approach to Climate-Resilient Investment Planning

Any gains toward eradicating Asia and the Pacific’s numerous development challenges are always…

Mitigating Emerging Food Security Risks in Rice Markets

Rice is the most important staple food in Asia, and it is central to the region’s food security…