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Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.
Promote remote processing of cargo clearances and modernize border facilities to improve intraregional trade in BIMSTEC.
Invest in responsible, data-driven AI adoption backed by strong governance, pilot testing, and cross-sector collaboration.
The People’s Republic of China’s efforts to integrate natural capital accounting into its national policy development process may encourage mainstreaming of the practice in other parts of the world.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Increase production and consumption of renewables to improve energy security and to also lower emissions per capita and carbon intensity.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women can help policy makers design gender-sensitive measures as part of their economic recovery plan.
In the Philippines, cloud technology is helping a rural bank reach customers in remote areas more efficiently and at lower operational cost.