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The story of a science professor turned entrepreneur shows skills and education were critical in growing from a micro to a medium-sized business.
Data-driven evaluation can help students and professionals develop and focus on skills that meet the changing demands of the labor market.
In Mongolia, ADB supports a new way of banking without collateral to improve credit access for women and small businesses.
The idea behind shared responsibility mortgage is to link the principal balance and interest payments to a house price index.
Knowledge of a startup’s technology, human resources, marketability, and growth potential lowers the risks of venture capital investments.
Seoul’s Owl Service has reduced the use of passenger cars by more than 2 million trips per year.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides market analysis, such as consumption patterns and purchasing power, to help small entrepreneurs succeed.
Seoul established a quasi-public bus system, restructured routes, created median lanes, built transfer centers, and integrated its fare system to improve service.
Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.
Data products such as the Key Indicators series are crucial to evidence-based policymaking.