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

A Singapore study shows career breaks to care for family hold back not only a woman’s rise in the corporate ladder but also affect her retirement savings.

The Asian Development Bank has revised its guidelines for project economic analysis, which help ensure investment decisions are based on economic and efficiency considerations.

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

Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.

The Republic of Korea has been a leader in training government officials to be catalysts of economic development.

Bangladesh has worked with international partners to undertake landmark projects that have transformed the lives of millions of people.

Skills urgently needed in today’s high-tech working environment are best acquired in technology-enabled settings.

In Bhutan, aviation safety and efficiency are improving due to strong policies and institutions, together with modern infrastructure and technology.

In the Philippines, a pilot project to rehabilitate the Pasig River built community support around a low-cost waste management system.