Thailand and ADB: A strong, enduring partnership
Vice-President Stephen Groff looks back on the Thailand-ADB relationship, and outlines areas for future cooperation.
Take Gini coefficients with a grain of salt
It might decline while the poor get poorer, and rise while everyone is getting richer.
Waste management in Asia: 1 goal, 5 cities, 5 lessons
Managing solid waste remains a low priority for most Asian cities. Here’s what we have learned needs to change.
Connectivity, competitiveness, community guide Mekong regional cooperation
Vice-President Stephen Groff shares his views on cooperation among Mekong countries from the 22nd GMS Ministerial Conference in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.
Land measurement bias revisited
Weak statistics and informal land area measurement techniques can distort agricultural policies, ADB research shows.
5 ways technology is improving governance, public service delivery in developing Asia
India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand are paving the way for technology to make governance more effective.
Thailand in need of 'Energy 4.0'
Thailand’s next phase of growth requires a transition to a low-carbon economy while ensuring energy security, affordability, and sustainability.
Metros push up land values—so why not create a triple win?
In cities around Asia, governments are exploring ways to capture the increased value of land near public infrastructure projects, and direct these funds back toward the needs of city residents.
Repelling mosquitoes (and ignorance) with science and technology education
Teaching science, technology, engineering and math benefits students and society in a variety of ways.
After the dramatic rescues, the hidden toll of disasters is felt by millions
Earthquakes, powerful storms, tsunamis and other disasters have powerful immediate impacts, but they also do long-term damage that often gets overlooked.