The threat of automation taking away jobs due to new and emerging technologies has faded from public discussion lately, but COVID-19 might be speeding up the process in an ‘organic way.’
Fintech – the fusion of finance and technology – could be a game-changer for inclusive economic growth amidst the pandemic.
Governments and private companies are working together to find innovative digital solutions to the problems presented by the COVID-19 crisis.
Experts agree that safely restarting economies hinges on widespread COVID-19 testing. But what does that mean across countries with varying testing capacities?
The 1918 flu, World War II and the Great Depression all provide important lessons for dealing with COVID-19 and its wide ranging effects across society.
Development institutions are beginning to address the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.
The public-private partnerships used to finance roads, ports, hospitals and dozens of other infrastructure projects could be affected by the pandemic-induced financial crisis. Here’s how to avoid that.
The pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the globalized supply chain model.
The road to recovery post-COVID-19 is full of risks for Asia’s banks. They need to innovate and expand their services to help rebuild the small businesses that provide a lifeline to Asia’s poor.
As Asia and the Pacific emerges from the pandemic, companies must embrace principle as well as profit.
As the pandemic continues, the supply chains producing vital personal protective equipment are starting to fail, causing shortages. Countries and international organizations can fill these gaps by working together.
Currency-linked bonds are simple but powerful instruments that fortify economies and can efficiently finance development projects.
The historic spirit of cross-border trade in Central Asia is being revived in the energy sector.
