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The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.
The new U.S. policy of forging bilateral trade pacts instead of multi-country deals will have wide-ranging impacts.
E-commerce can enhance rural livelihoods with public investments in facilities and training, access to funding, and favorable market conditions.
Despite a lack of domestic energy resources, the Republic of Korea has become one of the largest economies in the world.
Successful adaptation to older population age structures requires a policy focus on measuring and improving the social value of medical care.
Internet-connected “smart” devices can help transform fast-developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into safe and sustainable urban centers.
Lessons from Greater Mekong Subregion countries can help efforts to develop premium markets for Kazakhstan’s halal lamb meat and Mongolia’s camel wool.
Each country must follow its path in leveraging fiscal resources for sustainable development.
Tablet devices and smartphones can be used to improve learning in public schools by providing real-time data on performance of teachers and students.
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.