What surfing taught me about reforming state-owned enterprises
Reforming state-owned enterprises can be an extraordinarily complex activity but it is underpinned by a single clear goal.
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.
How do you like them apples? Central Asia gets ready to help feed the world
Central Asia is improving food safety measures to share with the world some of the more than 8000 plant species, as well as livestock, from the region.
Reviving connectivity and diversifying trade in Central Asia
In Central Asia, it once took up to 58 hours and $318 for a cargo truck to cross a border. Countries in the region are working together to streamline the process for goods and services to move across borders.
Climate finance or development finance?
What makes an investment a climate change adaptation rather than a development project is not always a straightforward question.
A unique reason to install solar power
100% urban electrification doesn’t necessarily deliver 24/7 power in some developing countries.
Watch regional cooperation in energy
Spilling hydropower in one country can benefit a neighboring country that lacks power or is relying on diesel.