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Sustainable Development Goals
April 05, 2021
COVID-19: A Wake-Up Call to Address Development Fault Lines in Asia and the Pacific
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
The pandemic widened pre-existing gaps in Asia-Pacific development. It’s high time to address those obvious deficits to commit to a better future.
March 17, 2021
Sustainable Development Goals Can Guide Asia-Pacific To Build Back Better
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana
The region fell short of its 2020 milestones for the Goals, even before entering the global pandemic. As the Asia-Pacific rebuilds, it must change course.
September 05, 2019
Building an Inclusive United Nations with Taiwan on Board
By Jaushieh Joseph Wu
The principles of inclusiveness and leaving no one behind are key to realizing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
October 24, 2018
How Can Asia Unleash the Potential of Youth?
By Pauline Tamesis
Asian countries like Cambodia need young people's help to create a sustainable future.
October 08, 2018
Embracing Change and Working Together to Save the Planet
By Haoliang Xu
From fighting climate change to adapting to the fourth industrial revolution, it will take more than government action to make progress.
August 24, 2018
Bhutan’s Unique Success in Reducing Poverty
By Kezang Wangchuk
“If the government cannot create happiness for its people, there is no purpose for the government to exist.”
October 30, 2017
Asia: From 'Tiger Economies' to 'Tiger Food Systems'
By Nila F. Moeloek and Gunhild A. Stordalen
“Tiger food systems” can transform our health and our planet.
July 13, 2017
Can Laos Clear Its Unexploded Bombs?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The start of a project highlights Vientiane's continuing struggle with the issue even as it receives foreign assistance.
June 29, 2017
EXPO 2017 in Astana Will Contribute to Global Sustainable Development
By Kairat Abdrakhmanov
"Staging such an important exhibition in Kazakhstan will accelerate our transition to a modern and sustainable economy."
April 28, 2017
Financing for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future in Asia
By Shamshad Akhtar
As policymakers meet to brainstorm this week, priorities are on domestic, sustainable, and inclusive financial measures.
April 05, 2017
Positive Signs as Asia-Pacific Moves Toward Global Development Goals
By Shamshad Akhtar
The region is making gain on quality of life and gender equality, but poverty remains a pressing concern.
February 18, 2017
No Development Without Peace: The Solomon Islands Example
By Nathan Page
Why the emphasis on peace-building in the UN Sustainable Development Goals is essential.
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