COVID-19 is Boosting Inequality but Government Policies can Help
The pandemic has worsened inequality on many fronts. Pro-active macroeconomic policy combined with labor retraining programs and increased social protection are needed.
We are Just Now Discovering How Devastating COVID-19 Has Been for the Very Poor
To cope with the pandemic, Asia’s poor are missing meals and selling their assets. Governments need to target policies toward the most vulnerable in order to stave off long-term damaging impacts.
摆脱疫情影响须优先保障水和环境卫生
如果希望在可持续发展目标方面重获进展，改善人们的生活水平，我们就必须帮助各国改进未来危机管理方式，从而改善水资源服务供给，促进公平获得水资源。
As We Emerge from the Pandemic, We Must Prioritize Water and Sanitation
If we hope to regain progress on the Sustainable Development Goals—and improve people’s lives— we must improve water service delivery in ways that help countries better manage future crises and improve equitable access to water.
Bond Markets and Borrowing: How Asia’s Developing Countries are Managing the Pandemic
The pandemic has shown central bankers and public debt managers that innovation and creativity are needed to maintain borrowing opportunities and keep local currency bond markets functioning.
债券市场和借贷：亚洲发展中国家如何应对疫情
疫情让央行行长和公共债务管理者意识到，为保持借贷机会，维持本币债券市场的正常运转，需要创新和创造力。
小生意可助力疫后经济绿色复苏
中小企业的业务占整个亚洲的96%以上。它们的生存能力和韧性对于绿色复苏至关重要。
Small Businesses Can Help Drive a Green Recovery from the Pandemic
Small and medium-sized enterprises make up more than 96% of all Asian businesses. Their survival and resilience is essential for a green recovery.
How SDG Bonds Can Accelerate a Green Recovery from the Pandemic
We’ll need innovative solutions and new ways of thinking to bridge the financing gap and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals after the pandemic. SDG Accelerator Bonds could be a good start.
The COVID-19 Crisis is an Opportunity to Rebuild Stronger and Smarter
The pandemic provides an opportunity for Asia and the Pacific to undertake reforms that can make it more resilient.