As We Emerge from the Pandemic, We Must Prioritize Water and Sanitation
If we hope to regain progress on the Sustainable Development Goals—and improve people’s lives— we must improve water service delivery in ways that help countries better manage future crises and improve equitable access to water.
Bond Markets and Borrowing: How Asia’s Developing Countries are Managing the Pandemic
The pandemic has shown central bankers and public debt managers that innovation and creativity are needed to maintain borrowing opportunities and keep local currency bond markets functioning.
Education is in Crisis: How Can Technology be Part of the Solution?
Digital technologies and EdTech could play a role in addressing the learning crisis underway in Asia and the Pacific.
Small Businesses Can Help Drive a Green Recovery from the Pandemic
Small and medium-sized enterprises make up more than 96% of all Asian businesses. Their survival and resilience is essential for a green recovery.
Climate Change Impacts in Asia are Essentially a Water Story
Water is critical for sustaining all aspects of life and it is at the center of our need to better understand and address the impacts of climate change.
In Asia, Education is Key to Maintaining an Edge in Innovation
Compared to Latin America and other regions, Asia scores high on innovation. The reasons are complex but education is fundamental to the process.
The COVID-19 Crisis is an Opportunity to Rebuild Stronger and Smarter
The pandemic provides an opportunity for Asia and the Pacific to undertake reforms that can make it more resilient.
How Post-Pandemic Education Systems Can Welcome Back International Students
Closed borders and health concerns halted international student mobility in 2020, but students are expected to return. Education policy makers need to be ready for a new type of international student that wants both physical and digital learning opportunities.
Here’s How Governments Can Reduce the Impacts of Asia’s Devastating Flash Floods
Flash floods have increased and become more unpredictable, and their toll on lives and livelihoods is growing as well. There is much we still don’t know about how to manage floods, but there are key policy actions we can take now.
Accelerating Clean Energy Transition in the People’s Republic of China
The move to clean energy and carbon neutrality in the People’s Republic of China will require conservation, conversion to new energy sources beyond coal and changing people’s energy consumption habits.