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Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.

The SARS outbreak in 2003 provides insights on how we can mitigate the health and economic impact of COVID-19.

Understand and address the needs of vulnerable young workers and entrepreneurs as part of COVID-19 measures.

Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.

Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities. 

Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.

Contingency finance is a risk retention approach for addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.

An award-winning project in Bhutan seeks 100% rural electrification and revenue from energy exports using clean energy from hydropower resources.

Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.

Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.