How Tonga Prepared for and Responded to a Devastating Volcanic Eruption
Disaster preparedness, combined with updated risk information and timely assessments of damages and needs, were critical for Tonga’s response to the undersea volcanic eruption.
The Pandemic Shows Us That Countries Need to Work Together and Act on Evidence
There has been a sharp contrast between evidence and policies during the pandemic, but these actions will encourage evidence-informed policymaking as we move forward.
How Can We Help Kids from Poor Families Hit Hard by Pandemic School Closures?
In Bangladesh, new surveys show the devastating impact of school closures. Countries around the world are facing similar situations. Holistic policy responses are needed to get students back in school and back on track.
Asian Trade Has Rebounded Strongly, Yet Uncertainties Persist
These charts illustrate the strong momentum of Asia’s trade growth during 2021, showing its resilience amid continuing uncertainties around the pandemic and a potential slowdown in the pace of global economic recovery.
亚洲贸易强劲反弹，但不确定性犹存
从上图可以看出，2021年，亚洲贸易增长势头非常强劲。即便在疫情不确定性持续存在及全球经济复苏步伐可能放缓的情况下，亚洲贸易仍显示出韧性。
政策制定者能否跟上疫情期间普惠金融的发展变化？
必须确保最贫困人口和最弱势群体获得正规的金融服务。考虑到他们在支持包容性经济复苏和增强经济韧性方面所起的作用，这一点在新冠肺炎疫情之下显得尤为重要。
COVID-19 is Changing Financial Inclusion: Can Policymakers Keep Up?
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the importance of ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable people have access to formal financial services, given their role in supporting inclusive economic recovery and resilience.
The Pandemic Has Pushed Women Out of Work. These Policies Can Help.
In Southeast Asia, women workers were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Urgent policy action is needed to address the issue and improve the welfare of women in other areas as well.
For Pandemic Relief in South Asia, Look to the Diasporas
Millions of South Asians live outside their home countries. They could be key to region’s pandemic recovery.
新冠疫苗接种下的亚洲各经济体：冰火两重天
为享受对亚洲出口需求增加带来的红利，特别是在奥密克戎变异株出现的背景下，必须迅速开展大规模疫苗接种，防止亚洲经济体的经济复苏进程走向分化。