Tax Reform: Learning from Hong Kong, China’s Reform Challenges
Hong Kong, China’s tax system and prudent approach to fiscal policy are two pillars of its success. Despite this, aging and climate change will require tax reforms to ensure fiscal sustainability and competitiveness.
Three Ways to Improve Air Quality and Build Climate Resilience in Mongolia
Mongolia is at a crucial moment with the chance to improve the everyday lives of its citizens through actions to improve air quality.
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.
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.
Busting the Myths Related to Food Stamps, Welfare and Work
In Mongolia, government assistance programs are showing that direct cash assistance helps the poor without deterring people from seeking work.
Chatbots Offer a New Lifeline to Address Domestic Violence
As domestic violence increased during the pandemic, digital technology was used in innovative ways to help victims.
Flash Flood Forecasting and Early Warning Saves Lives and Combats Poverty
Effective risk management for flash flood disasters is now achievable, thanks to 21st century technological advances in communication technology, spatial data analysis, and weather prediction.
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.
Inadequate Learning, Loss of Earnings: The Staggering Cost of School Closures in Asia
If safe re-opening and remedial actions are not prioritized, Asia’s students will bear the long-term costs of this pandemic.
When Global Tourism Returns, the Silk Road Awaits
Central Asia has the opportunity to create a sustainable, safe, easily accessible, and well-known tourism destination that provides a variety of year-round, quality experiences.