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Here’s how using credit enhancements and working with commercial banks can increase access to finance for micro and small businesses.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
New digital technologies are a game changer for financial inclusion in Asia, opening up access to financial services for all sectors of society, and in the process helping dispel myths about financial inclusion.
A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country.
Well-designed and participatory eco-compensation schemes with proper technical assistance can help small farmers in some of the poorest and most ecologically sensitive areas in the People’s Republic of China.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
A project in Indonesia opens livelihood opportunities for women and encourages their participation in community development.
Leverage data integration, administrative data, and other targeted methods for data collection and analysis.