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Despite extensive aid, countries with fragile and conflict-affected situations are generally failing to significantly improve the lives of their people. New thinking is needed.
Computer-assisted surveys make data collection possible despite COVID-19 travel and social restrictions.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.
A systems approach can align housing finance, supply, services, resilience, and inclusion to close Asia and the Pacific’s housing gap.
Stronger institutions and policies can help broaden the coverage and benefits of social protection spending.
The minimum wage must ensure broad coverage, reflect workers' needs, align with economic conditions, and focus on low-income earners.
Regular consultations, monitoring, and follow-up measures can help successfully restore the income of project-affected persons.
Improving water supply access and sustainability amid environmental challenges requires radical changes in how water resources are developed and delivered.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.
Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.