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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.

Digital finance promises to be an effective means of reaching the unbanked, but its use must be accompanied by consumer information and education.

In the Republic of Korea, modular homes assembled like LEGO units are being developed as a response to the growing need for small to mid-size housing.

Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.

The Asian Development Bank examines prospects to ramp up efforts for greater utilization of demand-side energy efficiency in Asia and the Pacific.

Entry points for interventions include increasing access to quality seeds and materials, enhancing value chains, and promoting best practices through regional projects.

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.

In the digital economy, central bankers and regulators face the challenge of ensuring consumer safety and financial stability while promoting innovation in the financial sector.

More efficient power services that can also reduce emissions have come to Indonesia through collaboration among development partners.

Rather than leveling an existing forest to build a new business park, JTC Corporation adopted an ecologically sensitive approach that retained the natural elements, thereby creating an environment where both businesses and biodiversity could thrive.