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Analysis using a multidimensional index suggests that regional integration boosts growth and reduces poverty, beyond the usual effect of trade openness.
Nepal is transforming its education system using information and communications technology.
Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
Synergizing the efforts of multiple stakeholders to support digitalization will facilitate circular plastic economy transition in the PRC.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
Innovations in water management and adaptive planning can create opportunities for climate adaptation and mitigation.
To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.