Four Things International Youth Day Summit Taught Us About Social Media
In recent years, the rise of social media has been ceaseless and rapid. It has managed to create a universe of its own—one that often leaves governments, organizations, and corporations alike continuously striving to keep up.
Feeding the Millions in Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian nations has introduced the regional rice reserve, the multi-stakeholder rice trade forum, and market information and sharing. These approaches have the potential of building confidence in rice trade and helping people get fed.
Factories or Call Centers? Asia Charts its Development Path
Asia’s industries, primarily manufacturing, fueled phenomenal economic growth and poverty reduction in recent decades. But today many countries are looking to the service sector as an alternative.
Exercise Equity Market: A Financing Model to Vitalize SMEs
Let's create a market mechanism that incubates 'smaller but growing' firms that will eventually tap the exchange market.
Even with Borders Closing, We Need to Keep Trade Flowing
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to support trade to not only move medical supplies but also to bolster economies
Embracing a New Life Through a Change in Livelihood in Nepal
Thousands of poor Nepalis are benefiting from livelihoods skills training provided by an ADB-supported program.
Doubling Down on GVC-Linked FDI
Reinforcing the regional trade-FDI nexus is imperative to promote sustained high and inclusive growth in developing Asia.
Digital Trade Needs More Coordination, Leadership
The progress of digitization in trade is being driven by the objective of cost reduction – not inclusion.
Coping with the Pandemic in South Asia by Making it Easier to Trade
The pandemic has underscored the importance of trade facilitation within South Asia and with the region’s neighbors.
Clarity Matters in Inclusive Business
Let’s address the confusion about what inclusive business is, how it serves the poor, and how it works.