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FDI-recipient countries show positive growth in productivity but their technology gains depend on absorption capacity.
Tech startups in agriculture, education, environment, and health have high potential for social impact but need a supportive ecosystem to thrive.
Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.
The Republic of Korea is revitalizing rural centers to improve the quality of life in rural areas.
A study shows the planned railway will increase access to more and better jobs in 48 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Enhancing transport and trade linkages between and across the countries in the Bay of Bengal region requires a strategic master plan.
Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
An evaluation of possible project impacts helps preserve culturally and environmentally important sites and protect nearby communities.
Nepal took a whole-of-government approach in developing an effective and efficient system of expenditure reporting by local governments.
By connecting different modes of transportation, interchange stations make mass transit a convenient option for long-distance trips.