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Outcome-based budgeting is a comprehensive approach that considers the inputs, outputs, and outcomes to be achieved with public funds.
In Nepal, a participatory and consensus-based approach proved critical in changing people’s ‘not in my backyard’ attitude toward a municipal project.
Countries in Asia and the Pacific must use tax incentives sparingly, embed them into law, and reinforce their overall investment environment.
A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
A new regional platform will connect countries to transform shared experiences into action, advancing inclusive, sustainable health reforms.
Modernizing farming methods, establishing greenhouse farms, and improving post-harvest management can mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and enhance food security.
Promote remote processing of cargo clearances and modernize border facilities to improve intraregional trade in BIMSTEC.
The effect of COVID-19 school closures on students and their future calls for digital systems that ensure learning continues even in a disaster.
A combination of factors, including having savvy leaders, strategic planning, and key collaborations, has helped four Asian universities rise up the league table.