Unlocking Myanmar’s Potential
Economic and political transition is never an easy process for any country and it will be no different for Asia’s fast awakening tiger, Myanmar.
Unlocking Business Opportunities for SMEs Through Global Value Chains
SMEs should participate in global value chains to reverse the deceleration trend of labor productivity in Asia and the Pacific.
Unlock Solutions for the Poor with Inclusive Business Innovations
Asia offers huge untapped opportunities for inclusive business in agribusiness, health, education, and other sectors.
Trade Finance Program Helps Mongolian Firm Improve Food Storage
Cold storage allows Mongolian farmers to meet long-term demand during the dzud.
TPP No Inspiration for Doha Negotiations
Even if their agendas seem alike, neither the content of the Trans-Pacific Partnership nor the process of the talks can provide a positive stimulus for the Doha Development Agenda trade negotiations.
TPP and RCEP – Friends Not Foes
TPP and RCEP are not perfect, but they can unlock Asian trade liberalization and growth. Supporting open accession, an eventual Asia-Pacific FTA and complementary national policies will help achieve this end.
To Invest, or Not to Invest? That is the Problem in Myanmar
Myanmar opened a new chapter in its history in November 2010 when it adopted its open-economy policy. Since then, an impressive array of reforms have been implemented. However, Myanmar’s sustainable and inclusive growth depends on it maintaining this momentum during its transition —particularly inflows of foreign direct investment.
Time to Go Back to the Basics to Benefit More from Trade
200 years after David Ricardo, the philosophical ground of comparative advantage and gains from trade still remains strong.
Time for SMEs in CAREC to Move Beyond Borders
Cross-border development is crucial for SMEs to realize their potential as drivers of growth and job creation in Central Asia.
The World’s Struggling Supply Chains Need Greater Transparency to Speed Recovery
Greater transparency is required to make global trade and supply chains more reliable and to ensure sustainability and social standards are met. But that is easier said than done.