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Local governments need a combination of strategic policy reforms and capacity building to effectively perform disaster risk reduction and management functions.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.
Involves economic analysis, capturing and enhancing project value, institutional collaboration, and financing through standardized processes and targeted funds.
An analysis of socioeconomic indicators shows India is a suitable market for bullet trains.
Myanmar has taken steps to improve its education sector to advance inclusive growth and reduce poverty.
The experience of the People’s Republic of China shows that beyond economic growth, an adaptive and cooperative approach can help reduce poverty even at hard to reach places.
Personal credit information could be an important determining factor in insurance underwriting and the calculation of premiums.
Change management, effective public–private partnership, and regulation are crucial to the success of citywide inclusive sanitation programs.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
New ADB data underlines the importance of managing public debt effectively as the region emerges from the pandemic amid global uncertainty.