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This piece discusses how central banks can take the lead in addressing climate-related risks in the finance sector.
Involves economic analysis, capturing and enhancing project value, institutional collaboration, and financing through standardized processes and targeted funds.
In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
More attention needs to be given to borrowers' wider financial condition to ensure customized loan management.
Reforming the calculation of lending rates could improve delinquent loan collection.
Digital solutions tailored to the local contexts and reinforced by human interactions hold great potential for scaling action against plastic pollution.
Policies should promote the growth and sustainability of social enterprises without making them dependent on state support.
Valuation approaches include cost-based, revealed preference, stated preference, and benefit transfer.