Search Subscribe
Sign up for our free newsletter and get more of Development Asia delivered to your inbox.
Sea level rise will hike coastal flood losses at least 12-fold by 2100. The benefits of adaptation outweigh the costs, providing returns at least 10 times the investments.
Local government can enhance the developmental impact of remittances, increase migrants’ capacities, and support their communities.
In the Philippines, solutions that respect river dynamics and ecosystem functions were adopted to keep vulnerable communities safe from natural hazards.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.
The Republic of Korea tackles the challenge of revitalizing old neighborhoods while preventing the side effects associated with gentrification.
Strong policies, targeted incentives, and early charging investment can accelerate electric vehicle adoption and support a cleaner transport system.
Long-term policy framework, regulatory alignment, and smart infrastructure may unlock the region’s digital trade potential.
An urban housing project in India is using carefully sequenced interventions to help climate-vulnerable households relocate to safe areas and sustainably rebuild their lives.
New treaty standards give developing economies stronger taxing rights over resource activities and align policies with global sustainability goals.
Uzbekistan is scaling solar and other renewables, using innovative financing and partnerships to modernize its power sector and cut emissions.