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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.
Mobile remittances offer a way to provide unbanked populations with affordable, secure, and accessible financial services.
Looking at the next 10 years, global risk experts place environmental risks among not only the most likely, but also the most impactful risks.
While remittances from migrant workers continue to increase, they can only fuel economic growth if they enter the formal financial system and be channeled into productive investments.
Contingency finance is a risk retention approach for addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts.
Rehabilitating natural systems with green infrastructure is key to building sustainability and resilience to climate change in urban areas.
Advances in technology are making more jobs obsolete, which means workers need skills to adapt quickly to changes in the workplace.
Enhance legal frameworks, manage funds separately, and clarify liabilities to prevent future crises.
A well-crafted action plan has helped women in Bangladesh who want to start small and medium-sized enterprises have a more equal playing field with men.
Cities can use AI and satellite imagery for rapid data collection to prevent illegal structures and ensure sustainable urban planning.