Georgian Youth’s Big Hope for the Future
If the tourism industry becomes truly sustainable, Georgian youth will have a reason to stay in their regions, or even return to them from Tbilisi.
Pacific Needs a Voice in International Arbitration
The region cannot afford further delays on legal reforms to lure much-needed foreign investment.
Assessing the Impact of GST on Living Costs of Indian Households
The effect of India’s new Goods and Service Tax has so far been limited on households’ cost of living.
To Mobilize Communities in Vanuatu, Talk to the Chiefs
CSOs’ presence on the ground has developed their ability to work with community chiefs under the customary system.
Dealing with Fragility in Middle-Income Countries
Failure to address challenges in fragile and conflict-affected situations puts the notion of an “Asian Century” at risk.
Coordination Key to Make Pacific Infrastructure Sustainable
Only properly maintained infrastructure assets yield the desired economic and social returns.
Bolster Safeguards Through Civil Society to Protect the Environment
CSO participation can help make development projects as environmentally sustainable as they should be.
Benefits of Good Governance Outweigh the Costs
The crucial factor in effective governance is where the decision-making authority lies, and how it is exercised.
Forget Ratings, See the Bigger Picture on Corruption
Scores and rankings mask the real debate on good governance.
Myanmar: Being Context-Sensitive Makes All the Difference
Sensitivity to the local context always pays off – even more in such a fragile environment.