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Analogous with the gradually increasing global temperature, a gradually increasing carbon tax will over time alter and transform the economics of energy use.
COP14 resolutions reinforce ADB’s mandate to support DMCs in meeting their obligations through strengthened safeguards.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Upskilling through TVET and STEM education can help prepare female workers for the automation of apparel manufacturing in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Nutrition-specific interventions should target the first 1,000 days, promote behavioral change, and focus on the most vulnerable.
A smart, distributed district energy system uses multiple clean energy sources and real-time demand response technology to cut emissions and save energy.
A high poverty rate among older persons in the Republic of Korea calls for better pension services and welfare programs.
Knowledge of a startup’s technology, human resources, marketability, and growth potential lowers the risks of venture capital investments.
In the Republic of Korea, large financial firms should lead efforts to support high-risk, high-return intellectual property investments.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.