In the Spotlight
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ADB Develops Innovative Flash Flood Early Warning Systems in the People’s Republic of China
Floods are the costliest natural hazard-induced disaster in the People’s Republic of China. To respond to this, ADB in 2018 piloted innovative flash flood disaster early warning systems in two provinces of the PRC.
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FAR Sight Needed to Address Agricultural Challenges - Niu Zhiming
Ensuring a constant level of grain production in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) while maintaining the country’s gains in eliminating poverty are twin policy priorities in the State Council Decree for Comprehensive Promotion of Rural Vitalization, the country’s most prominent policy statement for 2022. These priorities are consistent with various other government visions for the coming years, including the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, and would also contribute significantly to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
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East Asia Forum 2022: Decarbonizing Asia and the Pacific - Experience from East Asia
The forum on 20 April 2022 highlights East Asia’s efforts in providing innovative and sustainable solutions to climate change, and provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and practices in climate transition in Asia and the Pacific.
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Developing Countries Should Find Their Own Path for Skills Development and Training
Less developed countries need not emulate wealthier ones when establishing their technical and vocational training systems.