How Nighttime Lights Help Us Study Development Indicators
Nighttime luminosity is a good source of data for countries lacking reliable statistics in developing Asia.
Does Lower Inequality Mean Less Poverty?
It is widely assumed that reducing inequality goes hand-in-hand with poverty reduction – but this is not always the case.
Want to Meet the SDGs? Invest in Longitudinal Data
Collecting panel data is not cheap, but definitely value for money.
Asia Must Act to Prevent Demographic Dividend from Becoming Tax
Asian countries need to prepare for the potential demographic tax that accompanies gradual population aging.
Filling the Gender Gap on Asset Ownership Data
An ADB pilot study confirms that many women in parts of developing Asia still face barriers to owning assets like land or a house.
Big Data Can Transform SDG Performance. Here’s How
Big Data is a great way to sift through the massive amount of information we need to track for the SDGs.
5 Ways to Make the Most of Philippine Education Investments
A new survey yields insights on the main factors that influence Filipinos’ education investment choices.
It’s Not Only Manufacturing – Trade Services Also Take Workers Out of Poverty
Trade services are a viable alternative to keep low-skilled workers out of poverty in middle-income countries.
How Much Does Our Family Background Determine Our Chances of (Socioeconomic) Success?
Parental characteristics are not the sole determining factor of one’s future mobility prospects in Asia and the Pacific.
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.