How Real-Time Evaluation Can Enhance Crisis Response The COVID-19 pandemic shows the importance of real-time learning in adapting interventions to an uncertain and rapidly changing situation.
Managing Labor Issues in SOE Reform: Azerbaijan Railways' Experience The planning and implementation of the state-owned enterprise's labor rationalization program offer lessons in managing complex and challenging issues.
Smart Ways to Collect and Share Data for Monitoring SDG Progress New technologies, including APIs and SDMX, are revolutionizing data collection and sharing, reducing the data gap in Asia and the Pacific.
A Governance Approach for Managing PPP Renegotiations Design a framework that minimizes extra-contractual renegotiations and upholds prudence and transparency.
Ways to Design Tax Systems to Enhance Social Protection Innovative reforms can play a role in helping tax systems to contribute to improved social protection and reduced inequality in Asia and the Pacific.
Sustainable Urban Transformation: Three Cases of Urban Public Space Development from Seoul Public spaces help revitalize a city’s environment, culture, tourism, and economy.
Assessing Value for Money of PPPs to Deliver Quality Infrastructure A sound governance framework, supported by qualitative and quantitative value for money analysis, maximizes benefits from infrastructure investments.
Aligning Public Investments with Sustainable and Climate Goals Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
Reduce the Learning Gap through Targeted Support for Underachieving Students Lessons from the Republic of Korea’s basic skills guarantee policy show how adaptive testing and guidance can ensure learning continuity amid COVID-19.
Tax Reforms to Support a Strong Pandemic Recovery for Southeast Asia Governments must rethink and refine tax policy and administration measures to not only address development challenges but also to build back better.