What surfing taught me about reforming state-owned enterprises
Reforming state-owned enterprises can be an extraordinarily complex activity but it is underpinned by a single clear goal.
What is governance?
Governance can be a complex, broad topic but its basic underlying definition is deceptively simple.
Putting derivatives to work in development finance
Over-the-counter derivatives allow investors and lenders to price and structure tailor-made funding arrangements to promote long-term infrastructure finance.
Trade policy uncertainty is at all-time highs—and that’s bad news
After 500 days of trade conflict, policy uncertainty is growing worldwide and the negative effects are being felt.
How the right trade policies can empower women
Trade can benefit women and girls in a variety of ways, but only if the right policies are put into place
Sustainable tourism for sustainable development
In Asia and throughout the world, tourism is a double-edged sword that brings huge benefits and serious impacts.
The Cook Islands: How one Pacific country turned its debt around
Pacific nations, such as the Cook Islands, are coming up with innovative ways to manage national debt during times of economic boom and bust.
Tomorrowland: Applying futures studies and foresight in policy dialogue
By reimagining the future we can drive the change we want to see. We can’t change the past, but everything we do now changes the future.
Financing disaster relief through taxation
As natural disasters become more frequent and intense in Asia-Pacific, governments can tap into taxes to finance improved resilience.
Room to play – the missing link in Asian cities
No matter the urban pressures in Asia and Pacific, governments and their partners must provide spaces for communities to play and interact.