In Bhutan, bold policies could make land pooling a powerful urban development tool
In order to be effective, land pooling needs to be supported by policy measures that ensure the benefits accrue equally to landowners, the community, and the government.
Many people take toilets for granted. More than a billion in Asia don’t have that luxury
Investments in safe, adequate and affordable water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities must be sustained and result in improved services and a less polluted environment for everyone, particularly the poorest and most vulnerable in Asia and the Pacific.
To bounce back from COVID-19, make space for Indonesia’s urban poor
Governments should adopt public space policies that support all citizens—including informal workers and the urban poor.
赋予城市更多（绿色）空间，让城市更健康
在疫情期间，城市居民认识到了绿地对身心健康何其重要。我们应当保护并扩大绿地，让所有人都能从中受益。
For healthier cities, it's time we gave them some (green) space
During the pandemic, people in cities have seen how valuable green space is for mental and physical health. We should protect and expand green space and make its benefits accessible to all.
A novel approach to tracking COVID-19
Testing sewage for the coronavirus could provide vital clues to its spread in areas where mass testing is difficult
Asia’s growth engines need a tune up
Asian cities act as engines of economic growth, providing jobs, expertise, and the sharing of resources. But in some cases, these powerful engines are sputtering due to insufficient infrastructure, inadequate planning, and poor governance.
公平游戏：数字技术能解决城市的不平等问题吗？
在整个亚洲乃至全世界，许多城市难题通过数字技术得到了解决。政策制定者和城市领导者应确保贫困人口在城市数字化转型中一个都不能少。
Leveling the playing field: Can digital technologies address inequity in cities?
Throughout Asia and the world, digital solutions are being found for urban problems. Policymakers and city leaders should ensure that the poor do not get left behind in this digital transformation of cities.
The one thing resilient communities need most
To be resilient, urban poor and informal households need secure tenure, which is a household’s right to reside on the land on which they are living.