Tracking Economic Gains from a Road Project with Night Lights Data A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Giving High-Impact Startups a Push in Cambodia Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
A Systems Approach for Transitioning Southeast Asia to a Circular Economy The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
A Framework for Enhanced Trade Facilitation in the Bay of Bengal Region Promote remote processing of cargo clearances and modernize border facilities to improve intraregional trade in BIMSTEC.
Developing a Climate-Friendly Cooling Sector through Market and Financing Innovation In the People’s Republic of China, advanced technology and innovative financing schemes make the city-scale deployment of green cooling solutions possible.
Facilitating Cross-Border Trade in Yallama Modernized facilities and customs reform cut the passage time by over 50% at the busy border crossing in Uzbekistan.
An Integrated Urban Transport Solution for a Rapidly Growing City A pilot project helps Xi’an in the People’s Republic of China hurdle mobility and environmental problems through multimodal and smart transport solutions.
Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Synergies between Private Sector Development and Development Finance Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.
How Big Data Can Improve Public Services for Faster Pandemic Recovery In Southeast Asia, big data can help transform the delivery of education, health care, and social welfare and protection services.
Optimizing the Cost-Effectiveness of Steel Bridges for Southeast Asia A Korean research project finds the complex partial box girder method as an economically feasible alternative to steel box girders.