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 Unique Role of Development Banks in Inclusive Business
Development finance institutions can support inclusive business, but mainly as brokers to build an enabling environment for companies that want to provide profitable, long-term solutions to serve the needs of the poor.
The New Gateway to Inclusive Business in Asia: Launching the IB Asia Hub
The new platform provides access to a growing list of inclusive businesses in Asia.
The Future of Work in Developing Asia
If we prepare for the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it can deliver more and better jobs rather than fewer lower-quality ones.
Taking Ownership: Better Data is Needed on Women’s Assets in Asia
Collecting sex-disaggregated data on asset ownership is an important step in achieving gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in Asia and the Pacific.