Why Penalizing Imports is a Bad Idea
Short-term gains will not guarantee long-term benefits for an individual economy, nor shared prosperity from open trade.
Boao Forum: Use Fiscal Policy to Boost Infrastructure Spending
Developing Asia urgently needs further investments in infrastructure to sustain growth and improve social equity.
Want to Meet the SDGs? Invest in Longitudinal Data
Collecting panel data is not cheap, but definitely value for money.
Impact of US Interest Rate Hike on Asia – Will This Time be Different?
A tightening cycle in US monetary policy is typically bad news for emerging Asian economies.
How Nighttime Lights Help Us Study Development Indicators
Nighttime luminosity is a good source of data for countries lacking reliable statistics in developing Asia.
Overcoming Asia’s Housing Challenge
The solution goes far beyond providing new homes for urban dwellers, and requires a rapid expansion of the entire urban infrastructure.
Why Bangladesh's Garments Won’t Go ‘Haute Couture’ (II)
To benefit sustainably from its garment export performance, Bangladesh should shift its production capabilities to cater to the higher value-added category of clothing demand.
Why Bangladesh's Garments Won’t Go ‘Haute Couture’ (I)
A recent ADB study suggests that some of the success of Bangladesh's ready-made garment sector over the past 25 years is unlikely to provide the same type of benefits to the economy going forward.
Unlocking Business Opportunities for SMEs Through Global Value Chains
SMEs should participate in global value chains to reverse the deceleration trend of labor productivity in Asia and the Pacific.
The Curious Case of Area Measurement in Surveys (II)
A case study in Viet Nam demonstrates how technological improvements in the survey world help improve data quality and consequently development impact.