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The right textbook policy and practice can help raise the quality of education and address learning gaps.
The new constitution of Nepal has introduced a three-tier structure of federal government (federal, province, and local) and all three levels have the constitutional power to enact laws, prepare budgets, and mobilize their own resources.
To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
Increasing private sector participation in training can help build employer confidence and prepare graduates for the job market.
To reap its benefits, the tariff differential subsidy in Pakistan must be more targeted and reduced.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
Coordination between environment, social and economic targets, and sufficient data to monitor progress, are required to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals in Viet Nam.
While remittances from migrant workers continue to increase, they can only fuel economic growth if they enter the formal financial system and be channeled into productive investments.
Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.
Significant reforms are needed to improve indirect investment vehicles in real estate in the Republic of Korea.