Financing Gaps are Squeezing Trade in Asia Just When it is Most Needed
The pandemic laid bare the fragility of global supply chains and the need to increase access to trade finance to spur economic growth and create jobs.
How Asia Can Strengthen Supply Chains and Avert Future Shocks to Global Trade
As the pandemic continues to affect global trade, governments need to take measures now to be better prepared for future disruptions.
Vaccines are Key to Easing Asia’s Lockdowns
As new virus outbreaks emerge in developing countries in Asia, vaccines are changing the nature of the pandemic by rendering COVID-19 a much less deadly disease. Governments are responding with milder containment measures.
The COVID-19 Variants: How Do We Stay Safe?
As the Delta variant rips across Asia, countries must double down on established best practices and accelerate vaccination programs wherever possible.
Did Internet Access Improve Economic Resilience During COVID-19?
Countries with better information and communication technology, particularly internet access, were able to do more activities online during the pandemic, which cushioned the adverse effect of COVID-19 on economic activity.
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.