Are Pacific power utilities ready for the impact of COVID-19?
In the fragile energy scenario of small Pacific islands, contingency plans are crucial to keep the lights on during a crisis.
Amid COVID-19, the time to act is now to protect food security
With the impacts of the pandemic on food and nutrition being felt around the region, planning is needed to avoid higher food prices, decreased nutrition and reduced food security.
How to protect Asia’s rapidly aging population from COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need to strengthen programs and policies affecting older persons both in times of crisis and afterward.
Three ways to support businesses and their workers during a pandemic
Many workers will be displaced and many businesses will close as a result of the slowdown caused by COVID-19. Providing support to those affected gives them a fighting chance.
Let’s use the pandemic to expand our transport options
The COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity to embrace the future of work-from-home and the greater adoption of walking and cycling.
Helping the poor and hungry to survive the pandemic
A new program will help provide food to thousands of poor households in the Philippines.
Lessons learned from the massive shift to online learning due to COVID-19
The surge in online learning in the People’s Republic of China during the coronavirus outbreak highlights the importance of infrastructure, platforms and the preparedness of teachers, students and parents.
Pandemic highlights the need to manage Asia’s debt problem
Bank-held nonperforming loans in some Asian economies have risen in recent years. Policy makers should address this growing risk now.
Even with borders closing, we need to keep trade flowing
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to support trade to not only move medical supplies but also to bolster economies
Asia and the Pacific can overcome COVID-19 by working together
The Asia Pacific region is standing together to cooperate regionally to address the transnational threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.