Five Bond Market Trends to Watch Out for in 2015
As 2015 gathers pace, the world seems to be entering a more uncertain and unpredictable phase. With the end of quantitative easing by the Federal Reserve, we are entering an era of tighter global liquidity.
Five Months after the Earthquake, Where Does Nepal Stand?
The catastrophic April earthquake has added a new challenge to Nepal’s short-to-medium term economic and development prospects, currently threatened by political tension over the new constitution.
Five Steps for Countries to Become Innovation Leaders
The right policies can bring a new golden age of innovation for developing countries in Asia.
Five Steps to Economic Resilience in the Caucasus and Central Asia
The ability of the economies of the Caucasus and Central Asia to effectively respond to external shocks critically depends on their cooperation in diversifying trade and transport routes. The right policies and development of the Middle Corridor is a key to success.
Five Things to Know About the High-Level Panel Report on Post-2015
The High Level Panel's report proposes a comprehensive, ambitious global development agenda, focusing on universal applicability, absolute improvement targets, and sustainability.
For A Sustainable Future, We Need to Rethink Cost-Benefit Analysis
Traditional cost-benefit analysis tends to undervalue long-term investments, especially in natural capital. Discount rates often overlook impacts beyond 20 years. To rectify this, we need policies that prioritize long-term sustainability.
For Cambodia, Celebration and New Trade Challenges
Cambodia is about to graduate from least developed country status. It should accelerate trade reforms to address the challenges its new status will bring.
Fossil Fuel Subsidies – A Harmful Government Expenditure
Removing fossil fuel subsidies in developing Asia is a win-win for the environment and public finances.
Four Ways to Accelerate Tourism Recovery in Asia
Countries in Asia and the Pacific need to work together to bring in more visitors from within and outside the region by adopting bilateral and regional agreements, and offering improved infrastructure and better skills.
From Farm to Fork—Combating Asia’s Hidden Hunger
Feeding the world is becoming an increasingly complex task. Providing all our daily bread—or rice—requires grappling with intense competition for natural resources, producing more from less land and dealing with changing dietary habits. But meeting food needs is not just about quantity. Quality is also important. Along with daily minimum calorie requirements, people also need vital micronutrients from their meals. High levels of micronutrient deficiencies, a phenomenon we call “hidden hunger” remains pervasive, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia.