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Creating open, honest government through blockchain

By Chee Anne Roňo on Tuesday, 17 July 2018

If the technology continues to evolve, blockchain can help eliminate mistrust in public records and government transactions.
It’s not only manufacturing – trade services also take workers out of poverty

By Arturo Martinez, Rhea Molato Gayares, Mia Kim Maceda Veloso on Friday, 13 July 2018

Trade services are a viable alternative to keep low-skilled workers out of poverty in middle-income countries.
3 pillars for long-overdue energy reforms in Central Asia

By Rafayil Abbasov on Thursday, 12 July 2018

It’s time for Central Asian power utilities to develop a new corporate strategy based on three areas of action.
3 ways to better implement the environmental dimensions of the SDGs

By Emma Marsden, Simon Olsen, Eric Zusman on Wednesday, 11 July 2018

There is room for improvement on integrating the environmental aspects of the SDGs with national development processes.
Is containerized energy the solution to the Pacific’s power woes?

By Susumu Yoneoka, Dan Millison on Monday, 09 July 2018

Microgrids and containerization can serve the power needs of water-scarce island states in the region.
Putting waste to work for green and resilient cities

By Sonia Chand Sandhu on Thursday, 05 July 2018

Urban waste can be an asset. Not making the most of it is a missed opportunity for Asian cities.
Are Asian currencies at risk from currency turmoil in Argentina, Turkey?

By Cynthia Castillejos Petalcorin, Donghyun Park, Shu Tian on Tuesday, 03 July 2018

The region's strong fundamentals limit the risk of foreign exchange volatility.
4 ways to transform landlocked countries

By Hong Wei on Friday, 29 June 2018

Four crucial factors can help turn these economies from landlocked into land-linked.