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Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is underway but the region still faces barriers to growing its digital economy.

This working paper recommends structuring electric vehicle policies around three principles: focus, optimization, and incentives.

Proposed strategies to deepen commitments under the Paris Agreement include sharing of practices and lessons and linking climate actions with COVID-19 recovery.

Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.

Innovative fiscal policies aim to tackle noncommunicable diseases while unlocking new sources of sustainable public financing.

Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.

The Asian Development Bank shares its experience in reducing its carbon footprint by implementing a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its headquarters in metropolitan Manila.

Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services. 

Less developed countries can take advantage of increased talent flows in the region in expanding their “brain network.”

Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.