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A financial instrument to help governments finance disaster relief and post-disaster reconstruction without over-stressing their fiscal budgets
Mainstream gender inclusion and climate resilience into infrastructure development to improve quality of life and meet sustainability goals.
Asia may have survived the 2008 global economic crisis, but it’s not out of the woods yet. Here are five things the region’s financial systems must address to withstand the next big shock.
The region needs integrated and holistic policies to push an ambitious agenda that requires capital, innovation, and new business models and mindsets.
The secondary education sector can benefit from government support for private schools and vocational schools.
A study of Singapore’s Little India helps to develop a practical approach to preserving and enhancing the livability of historic ethnic districts.
Understand and address the needs of vulnerable young workers and entrepreneurs as part of COVID-19 measures.
Research shows university entrepreneurship programs positively impact startup performance but may not increase overall entrepreneurship rates.
Protecting and enhancing natural ecosystems and biodiversity can increase resilience in Asia and the Pacific.
The lack of a dedicated financial mechanism to address climate-related loss and damage underscores the need for innovative ways to address this funding gap.