Digital Trade Needs More Coordination, Leadership
The progress of digitization in trade is being driven by the objective of cost reduction – not inclusion.
Can Asia Reach High-Income?
Total factor productivity growth in middle-income countries depends on innovation, human capital, and infrastructure.
India: Smart Partnerships Making Kolkata a Smart City
Thanks to innovative taxation and urban services reforms, the city is on its way to becoming smart.
Using High-Tech Infrastructure to Fight Climate Change
Taking urgent action to combat climate change means building infrastructure that can withstand its impacts.
Blockchain Pilots Making Waves in Developing Asia
Peer-to-peer data sharing is being tested in Georgia, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Myanmar.
Is ASEAN Ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
ASEAN has not made sufficient progress on connectivity, e-commerce, and technology-driven human capital ahead of 4IR.
Consulting Indigenous Communities Using Offline Facebook
We should continue to explore innovative ways to consult beneficiaries, and not assume their preferences.
Online Farms are a Win-Win for PRC Agriculture
Getting many more farms online will boost farm productivity in the People's Republic of China, and help make the country’s future growth more inclusive.
How Blockchain can Revolutionize Access to Finance
Blockchain is transforming financial transactions – with far-reaching implications for the unbanked.
How to Turn Blockchain Fintech Hype into Reality
Blockchain fintech needs basic infrastructure to promote transparency and financial inclusion. Here are 3 ways this can be done.