Asia Must Use Fiscal Policy Carefully for Inclusive Growth
Expanding the role of fiscal policy in fighting poverty and inequality should not come at the expense of fiscal sustainability.
Structural Reforms to Sustain Asia's Growth
The right policies could raise developing Asia’s potential growth by nearly 1 percentage point annually over the next ten years.
Maximizing Growth Potential in Developing Asia
ADB Chief Economist Shang-Jin Wei discusses the Asian Development Outlook 2016 special chapter on regional productivity.
New Global Poverty Line of $1.90 at 2011 Purchasing Power Parity – Is it Too High?
The indicator rather understates the true extent of global poverty.
Tajikistan: Never Waste a Crisis – See It as Opportunity for Reform
We hope Tajikistan will carry out enough reforms to ride the world economic recovery, and be more resilient to the next crisis.
Will Kaesong Shutdown Mark the End of a Unique SEZ Experiment?
Only history will tell us if the North Korean industrial complex was a missed SEZ opportunity, or the time was not yet ripe.
Learning from Firms in East Asian Production Networks
East Asia’s rich experience in global production networks offers valuable lessons for industrial latecomers.
Creating Fiscal Space for Social Protection Programs in Asia
Countries in developing Asia can extend basic and robust levels of social protection to the “missing middle,” but whether there’s enough political to do so is another matter.
After Earthquake, Trade Blockades Pose New Threat to Nepal's Economy
Political unrest since late September in Nepal has culminated in the obstruction of trade and transit, which will have a significant impact on post-quake GDP growth.
Rethinking the Growth Diagnostics Framework for Asia
Asian developing countries need a systemic and thorough analysis of productivity drivers, with a roadmap for MDBs to coordinate development priorities and strategies.