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A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
In Mongolia, community revolving funds helped poor households develop tourism goods and services aligned with biodiversity conservation.
Pseudo-panel methods using repeated cross-sectional surveys, which are less costly and easier to do, may offer a solution to this problem.
The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.
This study examines the impediments and gaps that hinder the growth of regional trade and ways to reverse declining trade efficiency.
In Nepal’s mountain eco-regions, the needs of women and vulnerable groups were considered in designing a project that protects water resources from climate risks.
Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
Data analysis and tax transparency can guide governments in rationalizing their tax expenditure policies while still creating a level playing field for businesses.
Promote remote processing of cargo clearances and modernize border facilities to improve intraregional trade in BIMSTEC.
A new climate-proofed system introduced surface water as the main source of water to conserve diminishing groundwater and reduced saltwater intrusion.