Why Singapore’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups Is among the Best The city-state offers a good case example for other Southeast Asian countries vying to become tech and innovation hubs.
How to Successfully Privatize State-Owned Enterprises Strengthening governance, building institutional capacity, and weeding out corruption are essential for effective privatization.
Technology-Based Lending Promotes Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Republic of Korea The technology credit rating system was integrated into loan application evaluations of technologically innovative SMEs.
How Patents and Innovation Procurement Can Boost Asia's Recovery Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions.
Strategic Entry Points for Advancing Gender Equality in the Private Sector Gender tip sheets make the business case for mainstreaming gender goals into finance, renewable energy, agribusiness, and other private sector projects.
Simplifying Business Registration in Timor-Leste Experience from other countries shows online business registries are transparent and easy to use, encouraging enterprises to formalize their business.
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.
Bringing Business Opportunities to Economically Vulnerable Populations Inclusive business models can effectively reduce inequality, helping vulnerable low-income earners get out of poverty.
Strengthening the Autonomy of the Social Economy in the Republic of Korea Policies should promote the growth and sustainability of social enterprises without making them dependent on state support.
Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Synergies between Private Sector Development and Development Finance Aligning strategies, incentives, and activities can drive lasting, sector-wide change.