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Digital technology is key to increasing financial inclusion, but it comes with new challenges and risks.
In the Republic of Korea, financial firms need to enhance the convenience of mobile services and ensure universal accessibility.
In the highly competitive Korean market, policy makers need to adjust performance indicators and incentives to encourage banks to increase technology financing.
Advances in information and communications technology offer economic opportunities for rural populations and can play a significant role in poverty reduction.
Increasing disaster risks in developing countries call for strategic planning and investments in resilient and low-carbon infrastructure.
To increase sustainability and inclusiveness of growth, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste need to look at ways to improve the quality and efficiency of public spending.
In Pakistan, a multi-donor fund was set up to help finance priority investments in disaster risk management.
Cities in Asia and the Pacific need to scale up investments in resilient infrastructure amid increasing climate and disaster risks.
Singapore halted demolition of an old industrial building within a high-tech business park and repurposed it into a vibrant start-up cluster.
Involving employers in all levels of skills development, from planning to provision, is fundamental to increasing the industry relevance of TVET.