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A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.
Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
Market-based instruments offer effective and innovative solutions for reducing water pollution and promoting efficient water use.
Early and strong action mitigates health impact, while recovery measures focus on the long term.
E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade.
Safer infrastructure and robust post-crash care can save lives, prevent long-term disabilities, and support recovery.
Why does meaningful youth engagement matter in promoting young women’s economic empowerment, and how do we promote this in our work?
Invest in preparedness and establish a shock-responsive social protection system to weather future shocks and reap dividends from resilience.
Proven solutions include digitizing paperwork, integrating databases, using smart cards and digital payments, and transmitting emergency assistance via mobile phones.
Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.