The pandemic’s economic impact will be deep, but proactive policies will help
To mitigate the damage, governments should focus on containing the pandemic, helping families and supporting businesses
Tracking COVID-19’s devastating toll on Asia’s remittances
Our research indicates that the global economy could lose more than $100 billion in remittances. Governments need to act fast to protect the most vulnerable in society from this loss of vital income.
Отслеживание разрушительного влияния COVID-19 на денежные переводы в Азии
Наше исследование показывает, что мировая экономика может потерять более $100 млрд в денежных переводах. Правительства должны действовать быстро, чтобы защитить наиболее уязвимые слои общества от потери жизненно важных доходов.
What role does human capital play in innovation?
A well-trained workforce is more likely to spur innovation at companies. Firms that provide even minimal training to employees are nearly 8 percentage points more likely to introduce a new product and implement a new process.
Lessons we can learn from Thai engineers
It is often difficult for Thai engineers to work in other countries and for engineers from other countries to work in Thailand, but labor mobility initiatives are underway that could ease restrictions.
Island hopping for greater trade in the Philippines
Roll-on roll-off terminal systems can increase inter-island trade and economic growth in archipelagic nations.
Will the pandemic speed up workplace automation?
The threat of automation taking away jobs due to new and emerging technologies has faded from public discussion lately, but COVID-19 might be speeding up the process in an ‘organic way.’
How did the People’s Republic of China reduce poverty in the countryside?
Four elements of the poverty reduction strategy of the People’s Republic of China stand out as examples for others to follow.
中国是如何进行农村减贫的？
中国减贫战略的四大要素成效显著，为其他国家和地区树立了榜样。
Ethical investing will reign after COVID-19. Here’s how companies can prepare
As Asia and the Pacific emerges from the pandemic, companies must embrace principle as well as profit.