Search Subscribe
Sign up for our free newsletter and get more of Development Asia delivered to your inbox.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Lessons from Indonesia show young entrepreneurs need mentorship and training, business services and facilities, and post-incubation assistance.
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.
With the People's Republic of China and Indonesia as centers of excellence, a regional program demonstrates how the technology can reduce carbon intensity.
A cyber-attack could mean global economic losses of between $121 billion and $234 billion and insurance losses of between $27 billion and $40 billion.
In Seoul, commuters use a smart card to pay for travel on any mode of public transport.
Understanding the logic flow of project assessment helps improve environmental categorization, assessment, and management of projects.
Mobilizing private capital for the water sector requires a strong regulatory environment, sound risk management, and financial sustainability.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.