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New ADB data underlines the importance of managing public debt effectively as the region emerges from the pandemic amid global uncertainty.
In climate-vulnerable communities in Fiji and Mongolia, capacity-building activities support women’s participation in the green economy.
Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”
A wide range of new solutions is able to avoid, reduce, collect, recycle, and clean up plastic waste.
Shifting to circular approaches can deliver economic gains while helping address food security and promote sustainable production and consumption.
The bilateral agreement offers deeper tariff liberalization than the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, yet both need better rules of origin.
Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.
Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.
Risk communications must be able to dynamically respond to the progression of the pandemic.
Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.