Measuring Social Mobility in Longitudinal Data-Scarce Settings Pseudo-panel methods using repeated cross-sectional surveys, which are less costly and easier to do, may offer a solution to this problem.
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.
Does the Cambodia–People’s Republic of China FTA Offer Better Market Access than RCEP? The bilateral agreement offers deeper tariff liberalization than the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, yet both need better rules of origin.
Supporting MSMEs amid Mounting Macroeconomic Challenges in Sri Lanka Explore equity, quasi-equity, and other non-debt assistance and structural reforms to protect small businesses from COVID-19 and other shocks.
Closing the Territorial Gap: Diagnostics of Regional Inequality in Kazakhstan Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.
What’s in Store for Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Post-COP26 Era? The global call to accelerate low carbon transition has significant implications for long-term value creation, particularly for funds fueled by oil revenues.
Harnessing Administrative Data for Evidence-Based Labor Policy Making Crises like a pandemic underscore the importance of alternative sources of high-quality and timely data in developing effective measures.
Tailoring COVID-19 Assistance for Central Asia's Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises A study of four countries shows vulnerable businesses need cash flow support primarily, including low or no-interest loans.
Building the Case for Investing in Quality Infrastructure in Asia Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
Strengthening the Financial Security of Older Persons in Sri Lanka Promoting the employment of seniors and improving pension schemes can reduce the economic impact of population aging.