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In the People’s Republic of China, reducing the risk of illness-induced poverty entails raising the poor’s financial protection and health system reforms.
The pandemic worsened disparities in chronic disease management among vulnerable groups, exerting adverse psychosocial and economic effects.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
In the People’s Republic of China, a study shows pension income in rural areas improves economic independence and health of older people.
A study from India shows low- and middle-income countries must improve economic evaluations of health interventions to reduce chronic disease burden.
Demographic changes, such as population aging in East Asia, will affect productivity and competitiveness and shape how innovation is created.
Addressing data gaps, investing in human resources, and using technologies provide policymakers with insights to make informed climate-related decisions.
New ADB data underlines the importance of managing public debt effectively as the region emerges from the pandemic amid global uncertainty.
COVID-19 has been like rocket fuel to the fintech industry; it’s now time to close digital gaps, particularly for women.
This is a case study on how to raise awareness and build community ownership among diverse stakeholders for a project to save Nepal’s Bagmati River.