Rebooting the Economy: What Countries Need to Know About COVID-19 Testing as They Relax Restrictions
Experts agree that safely restarting economies hinges on widespread COVID-19 testing. But what does that mean across countries with varying testing capacities?
Quality Must Prevail in Post-Pandemic Infrastructure Development
As Asia and the Pacific comes out of the crisis with significantly larger public debts, their infrastructure investments will need to be efficient, affordable, and sustainable.
The Global Economy Will Emerge Stronger if COVID-19 Drives Digitization
The health crisis should drive us to aggressively digitize global trade and supply chains so we can make the economic recovery stronger and the economy more robust.
Another COVID-19 Challenge: Saving Asia’s Crucial Infrastructure Deals
The public-private partnerships used to finance roads, ports, hospitals and dozens of other infrastructure projects could be affected by the pandemic-induced financial crisis. Here’s how to avoid that.
The Pandemic Has Highlighted the Development Challenges of the LGBTI Community
Development institutions are beginning to address the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.
Five Ways Banks Can Help Asia’s Smallest Businesses Survive COVID-19
The road to recovery post-COVID-19 is full of risks for Asia’s banks. They need to innovate and expand their services to help rebuild the small businesses that provide a lifeline to Asia’s poor.
Helping Women and Girls Survive COVID-19 and Its Aftermath
A gender-sensitive response is crucial to this global health emergency.
Build Green to Help Fend Off the Next Pandemic
Investments in climate-resilient infrastructure should be the centerpiece of the billions of dollars in economic stimulus being used to rebuild Asia’s economies.
Central Asian Countries are Moving Forward Together to Beat COVID-19
A forward-looking, regional approach is needed for countries in Central Asia to respond to the pandemic and prepare for future public health threats.
What’s Next for Supply Chains Scrambled by the Pandemic?
The pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the globalized supply chain model.