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There is a need for globally coordinated standards and principles that allow room for countries to adapt their policies.
Two of five adults in the Asia and Pacific region are overweight or obese and the costs associated with these conditions undermine economic growth as well as the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, particularly on health.
A comprehensive grievance redress mechanism used a wide range of tools, institutions, and approaches to resolve project complaints and mitigate potential issues.
The development of transportation infrastructure served as a linchpin of rapid economic growth in the Republic of Korea.
International exchange of information curbs the outflow of resources from tax evasion.
Raise the efficiency of public procurement and land and labor markets to boost productivity, and address growth constraints on agriculture and tourism.
This piece discusses how central banks can take the lead in addressing climate-related risks in the finance sector.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
In the Republic of Korea, there is a need for a consolidated database to provide timely market information on self-employed workers by region and business sector.
In easing the debt burden of economically vulnerable groups, measures should be taken to prevent creditor resistance and moral hazard among borrowers.