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Financing Southeast Asia’s Shift to Cleaner Energy
COP30: These charts illustrate why Southeast Asian economies need to shift to cleaner, more resilient energy systems through better financing, stronger policies, and deeper regional cooperation.
Emanuele Bianco, Kosintr Puongsophol, Ynna Abigail B. Olvida
How Community-Based Medical Schools Advance Universal Health Coverage
Innovative medical schools in Asia and the Pacific are redefining how doctors are trained and helping expand the number of people who have access to health care.
The Other Half of the Internet: Closing Asia’s Digital Gap
Coordinated action is needed to close the digital divide in Asia and the Pacific through affordability, literacy, and cybersecurity.
Generative AI Can Revitalize Asia and the Pacific’s Analog Health Care
Generative AI can reduce paperwork, improve diagnosis, expand access, and strengthen trust in public health systems.
Four Ways Southeast Asia Can Win Back Tourists from the People’s Republic of China
Tourism in Southeast Asia remains below pre-pandemic levels due to fewer travelers from the People’s Republic of China. Simplifying visa rules, boosting safety perceptions, improving infrastructure, and promoting cultural experiences can help revive the region’s visitor numbers.
How Hospitals Can Cut Energy Use While Improving Indoor Air Quality
Hospitals in developing countries face the challenge of balancing safe air quality with rising energy demands. Evidence from the Philippines shows that leadership, data, and capacity building can enable resilient and efficient health facilities.
Insurance Key to Urban Flood Recovery in Asia and the Pacific
Cities across Asia and the Pacific are finding that integrating insurance into urban planning speeds recovery from flooding and other disasters, and increases resilience.
From Data to Decisions: Turning Disaster Risk into Resilience
Open-source platforms, AI-powered tools, and multi-stakeholder partnerships can provide the resources and knowledge needed to strengthen disaster resilience at the community level.
Redirecting Revenue Toward Health Could Curb Asia’s Chronic Disease Surge
Rising rates of chronic disease in Asia and the Pacific are driven by lifestyle shifts, aging populations, and unhealthy consumption. Some countries are using targeted fiscal policies and reinvested revenues to improve public health outcomes and reduce long-term costs.
When Women and Girls are Heard, Projects and Lives Improve
Personal narratives from affected individuals reveal hidden risks and overlooked needs in development projects. By embedding storytelling in consultations and design processes, project teams can create more inclusive, responsive, and effective solutions.