Lessons for Asia from the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009
The global financial crisis of 2008-2009 offers a rare opportunity for many economies to undertake wide-ranging structural reforms to improve productivity and economic efficiency.
The Time is Now: Act to Stop Violence Against Women
Asia must confront the grim reality that 3 of the world’s top 5 most dangerous countries for women are in this region.
How Social Enterprises Contribute to Training and Job Creation: Examples from the United Kingdom and Asia
Social enterprises play an important role in building human capital and creating a more inclusive labor market. They also inject new talent into the services sectors that face a growing shortage of appropriately skilled workers.
Is Innovation the New Driver of Economic Growth?
Increasingly, innovation is being seen as a key element in growing Asia’s economies and creating jobs.
Government Budgets Strengthen Safety Nets, Inclusiveness
The government budgetary process can have a powerful impact on societal gains.
Educating the Poor the Social Entrepreneurial Way
Schools that follow the social entrepreneurial business model are often established by visionary leaders that share a passionate belief in the transformational power of education.
Gauging the Economic Value of Nature
Asia’s ecosystems have tremendous biodiversity value, but they are also important economic and social assets.
Helping People in Asia Demand Better Public Services
The poor in Asia and the Pacific are most in need of public services but often have few tools to demand these vital programs from their governments.
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.
Bring More Women into Water and Sanitation Operations
Water and sanitation has a major impact on public health and women’s empowerment. Now is the time to accelerate the momentum and streamline health and gender into water supply and sanitation operations.