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The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.
Growing imbalances across regions call for localized development strategies as the country moves toward economic diversification.
A study shows targeting support to tourism, agro-processing, garments, electronics, and digital trade can help ensure strong recovery from COVID-19.
Policy makers must improve labor market conditions and reduce employment uncertainties as part of their economic stimulus plans.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
A study of nighttime luminosity in Sri Lanka shows an uptake of local economic activities in areas connected by a large-scale road project.
Applying international standards for financial auditing strengthens country systems and enhances accountability for externally financed projects.
Governments need the right mix of policies and projects to reap the benefits of urban growth.
The Clean Air Scorecard Tool helped the most polluted cities to identify gaps in air quality management and introduce measures to rectify them.
Cross-border trade, marketing, and supply chains are reshaping diets across Asia, limiting the effectiveness of national policies.