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.
Bridging the Digital Divide to Widen Financial Services in Central Asia Creating an enabling environment for financial technology and innovation and building public trust are key to encouraging more people to bank.
Understanding the Nexus between Fiscal Policy and Sustainable Development Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.
Using Paid Sick Leave as a Tool for COVID-19 Control From a policy and economic standpoint, a paid sick leave program for COVID-19 is cost-effective in promoting behaviors that reduce disease spread.
Making Sri Lanka's Tea Industry Sustainable The tea industry needs to improve productivity and explore value chain opportunities while maintaining quality and brand uniqueness.
Shifting Gears in Innovation Policy: Strategies from Asia A new book identifies ways to stimulate Asian economic growth through a shift from traditional industrial policies to indigenous innovation.
Pricing the Priceless: Measuring the Value of Healthy Aging Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
Easing the Debt Burden through Sustained Credit Support Financial support and credit rehabilitation can help financially vulnerable borrowers to repay their debts amid economic impacts of COVID-19.