A New Era of Clean Energy Cooperation Along the Old Silk Road
The historic spirit of cross-border trade in Central Asia is being revived in the energy sector.
Asia's Governments Need to Act Now on Scarring Effects of School Closures
Profound impacts are already being felt due to school closures in Asia. Urgent action is needed to limit further damage to students and the broader economy.
Business in Kyrgyz Republic: Resilience Amid Adversity
MSMEs in the country weathered the economic turbulence by taking active steps to adjust their businesses and look for new opportunities.
Central Asian Countries are Moving Forward Together to Beat COVID-19
A forward-looking, regional approach is needed for countries in Central Asia to respond to the pandemic and prepare for future public health threats.
Countries in Central and West Asia Must Avoid a COVID-19 Race to the Bottom
Governments in Central and West Asia must commit to reforms and get them right, or face a downward spiral. The costs of the crisis are already obvious in rising deficits and debt. There is no room for complacency.
Designing New Climate-Resilient Roads in the Kyrgyz Republic
ADB is piloting the use of vulnerability assessments to help build roads that withstand the impacts of climate change.
Five Keys to Expanding Central Asia’s Global Value Chains
Central Asia’s long-term economic prosperity depends upon participation in global value chains and upgrading to higher value-added activities.
Five Ways to Stop Corruption in Its Tracks
During the pandemic, corruption in projects could mean the difference between life and death for the poor and vulnerable.
For Sale—Cheap: Farms, Buildings, Cinemas, Kindergartens and More
State-owned enterprises, including power utilities, in many countries have collected a menagerie of assets unrelated to their core business. And they are selling cheap.
Here’s How Pandemic School Closures Worsen Asia's Educational Divide
The closure of schools due to COVID-19 has had wide-ranging impacts on students and education systems. Support should focus on closing the learning gap and preparing for the next crisis.