The Benefits of South-South Knowledge Sharing for Asia-Pacific
The joint ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative is launching a website to serve as a platform for sharing the PRC’s experiences, methods, ideas and opinions on what works and what doesn’t in development.
The "Invisible" Water Crisis: Groundwater Sustainability in Asia and The Pacific
Rapid socioeconomic development and population growth are escalating groundwater overexploitation, creating a potential crisis in Asia and the Pacific.
Teacher Quality is the Key to Improving Education in Asia and the Pacific
Teachers are a key element of addressing the ongoing education crisis in Asia and the Pacific. Fully supporting educators now will pay off generously over the long term.
Take Action to Address Air Pollution in Beijing
In Beijing, government vehicles were temporarily removed from the roads and some factory output stopped to address air pollution.
Supporting PRC's "Mother River" Will Help Achieve Ecological Civilization
Vice-President Stephen Groff gives an update from his visit to the Upper Yangtze River region in the People’s Republic of China.
Strategies for Rapidly Decoupling Carbon Dioxide Emissions from GDP in Asia and the Pacific
Asia and the Pacific, accounting for 60% of global CO2 emissions, face the critical task of decoupling economic growth from carbon emissions amid varied economic statuses, from high-income nations to emerging economies, each grappling with unique challenges.
STEM Education is Vital to National Development. Here’s How We Can Support It
Taking an integrated approach to teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is crucial to the growth of developing countries. It should be enhanced wherever possible.
Speeding Toward Safety: How To Lower Road Travel Speed and Save Lives
Improving management of road travel speeds will decrease traffic deaths and injuries in the Asia and the Pacific. Policies focused on enforcement, road design, vehicle technology, and urban planning are needed.
Social Protection is Needed for Crisis Recovery
The global economic crisis presents an opportunity to rethink socio-economic policies in Asia and the Pacific. The lack of adequate social protection systems became a liability during the current crisis.
Smart Ports are Needed for Shipping to Recover from the Pandemic
Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COVID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth.