COVID-19: There’s an app for that
In Asia and the Pacific government and private companies are using digital platforms to address the pandemic. They should also use them to speed their economies into recovery.
Data-driven female leadership is key to recovering from COVID-19
To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data.
Deal or no deal: Asia needs to craft innovative partnerships to pay for infrastructure
Developing economies in Asia have for years relied on partnerships with the private sector to pay for infrastructure projects. That could be in jeopardy during the pandemic.
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.
Digital innovators have joined the fight against COVID-19
Governments and private companies are working together to find innovative digital solutions to the problems presented by the COVID-19 crisis.
Does good governance matter for post-pandemic economic growth recovery?
Post-COVID economic recovery could be delayed in countries with poor track records on governance.
Dual threat in the Pacific: COVID-19 and natural hazards
The pandemic demonstrates that disasters are triggered by multidimensional risks and hazards, and that a country’s approach to urban resilience needs to be multifaceted.
During COVID-19, countries need to work together to ensure the supply of protective equipment
As the pandemic continues, the supply chains producing vital personal protective equipment are starting to fail, causing shortages. Countries and international organizations can fill these gaps by working together.
During the pandemic, monitoring and evaluation matter more than ever
The COVID-19 crisis has taught us that robust and credible monitoring and evaluation systems are vital to ensure development projects and programs improve the lives of people most in need.
Ethical investing will reign after COVID-19. Here’s how companies can prepare
As Asia and the Pacific emerges from the pandemic, companies must embrace principle as well as profit.