Challenges, Opportunities from Structural Transformation in Georgia
With the right policies in place, structural transformation can boost productivity growth.
Asia Faces Challenges Attracting Infrastructure Investment
Public-private partnerships are key to development projects, but inherent risks hinder private zeal.
Responding to Income Inequality in Asia
Asian governments should introduce policies that do not slow down economic growth, but do spread its benefits more equitably.
US Interest Rate Hikes: How Should Asia Respond?
Urgent action is needed to reduce leverage levels in case US interest rates rise faster than expected.
Can Asia Reach High-Income?
Total factor productivity growth in middle-income countries depends on innovation, human capital, and infrastructure.
How Cambodia Can Grab Its Big Opportunity
It’s time to diversify its economy to transition to upper-middle-income status.
Take Gini Coefficients with a Grain of Salt
It might decline while the poor get poorer, and rise while everyone is getting richer.
How to Bring About the Asian Century
Asia has the potential to realize the Asian Century, but only adopting bold and visionary policies can help make this a reality.
Why Asia Needs to Invest in Quality Infrastructure
Quality infrastructure may cost more in the beginning, but is worth the extra investment.
Are Infrastructure Bonds the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Financing?
The region’s infrastructure bond market is still at a nascent stage.