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Enable small and medium-sized enterprises to become part of global value chains to revive economies and promote inclusive growth after COVID-19.
Tajikistan has overcome the challenges of being a mountainous, landlocked country to make development gains across society.
In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.
Young people identify digitalization, strong participatory processes, and an inclusive labor market as priorities to improve livelihood opportunities amid COVID-19.
Find out why Guangzhou Bus Rapid Transit, Asia's first gold-standard BRT, performs better than most metro systems in the world.
Close cooperation between civil groups and authorities is needed to make the streets more walkable and safe for pedestrians.
Spatial analysis can aid planning and policy design in enhancing the economic impact of regional transport networks in Central Asia.
In the Philippines, targeted cash grants to help poor students finish high school could double their potential income and lift them out of chronic poverty.
Carbon taxes and emission trading systems can help countries mobilize fiscal resources while enabling green economic recovery from COVID-19.
Here’s what worked and what didn’t for Asian Development Bank’s first regional technical assistance on innovation.