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Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.

Large-scale and youth-targeted government policies can mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on youth employment in Asia.

Inclusive business models can effectively reduce inequality, helping vulnerable low-income earners get out of poverty.

Make it easier and profitable for commercial operators to develop shipping routes to remote areas.

The country’s first large-scale wind farm sets the groundwork for sustainable renewable energy investment and deployment.

Strong stakeholder support for sustainable disposal methods can improve solid waste management in Bangladesh.

Create an enabling environment with strong policies, institutions, and financial systems that support solutions that can adapt to changing needs.

Pacific island countries need to include climate action in national development plans to lessen the economic costs of climate change.

Improvements in pipeline infrastructure and better customer metering led to significant nonrevenue water reduction and an increase in revenue.

Increasing investments in natural capital requires a proper accounting of its economic value for informed policy and decision-making.