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A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
A study of Singapore’s Little India helps to develop a practical approach to preserving and enhancing the livability of historic ethnic districts.
Creating project readiness checklists and certification programs on procurement, financial management, and safeguards will help ensure effective project implementation.
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.
Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.
Latin America's long experience with conditional cash transfers offers lessons for implementing these innovative human development programs in Asia and the Pacific.
Tailored development approaches are the key to improving livelihoods and resilience in small islands states and countries affected by fragility or conflict.
Nepal has made it easier to move goods across borders by updating customs software, constructing a new inland clearance depot, and rehabilitating border access roads.
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on women can help policy makers design gender-sensitive measures as part of their economic recovery plan.