How to Protect Asia’s Rapidly Aging Population from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need to strengthen programs and policies affecting older persons both in times of crisis and afterward.
How Trade via Rail in Central Asia Can Mitigate the Energy and Climate Crises
Trade via rail in Central Asia has proven highly effective in recent years. It needs further support to take it to the next level.
How We Can Revitalize the G20
Is the G-20 losing its way? The G-20 played a critical role in leading the world out the financial crisis in 2008-9. It was decisive, united and effective in dealing with that crisis. However, it has since lacked that that level of vitality.
How “Green Nudges” Can Reduce Disposable Cutlery Use
These charts illustrate the impact of green nudges on single-use cutlery consumption in the People’s Republic of China and the implications of more widescale use of such nudges.
Human-Centered Design: Putting People at the Heart of Urban Transport Infrastructure Planning
ADB is helping a new tech hub in the PRC respond to user needs as it develops a sustainable public transport system.
Hydrogen Energy Could Be Key to Carbon Neutrality in the People’s Republic of China
Renewable hydrogen is an essential direction for the development of green and low-carbon energy in the future as the People’s Republic of China seeks to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Improved Borders Can Drive Broad Economic Benefits But Only If the Right Measures are Taken
Making it easier for people and goods to cross borders has been clearly shown to provide widespread economic benefits. But countries on both sides need to be prepared to take advantage of the new opportunities created.
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.
In Asia, Millions of Baby Girls Are Lost to Pre-Natal Sex Selection
The lack of female children being born in many countries does widespread damage to society and the economy.
In Asia, People with Disabilities Need Greater Access to Financial Technology
Fintech companies, with the support of governments, can lead the way in making technology a tool for people with disabilities to have greater access to financial services.