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The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.
Pilot projects in the region demonstrate how digital technologies can increase access to finance even in remote areas.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Faced with periods of drought, Seosan City in the Republic of Korea uses smart technologies to manage limited water resources and reduce leakages.
Built through strong partnerships, a railway links two ancient Chinese cities, boosts tourism and jobs, and opens a remote province to a wider market.
Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
In the digital economy, central bankers and regulators face the challenge of ensuring consumer safety and financial stability while promoting innovation in the financial sector.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
A preliminary study in Sri Lanka provides important insights into mechanistic-empirical pavement thickness and overlay design for roadway networks.
Latin America's long experience with conditional cash transfers offers lessons for implementing these innovative human development programs in Asia and the Pacific.