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Smart planning and spending improves public services and raises productivity, attracting more private capital and labor and sustaining growth.
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.
Countries need to adopt new regulations and technologies to counter an estimated $66 million net welfare loss by 2040.
Southeast Asia’s digital transformation is underway but the region still faces barriers to growing its digital economy.
There are no legal conflicts between the standards of the Eurasian Economic Union and Codex Alimentarius, but there is some confusion.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Surveyed developing member countries have priorities aligned with the environmental dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals but need to take steps to overcome barriers and achieve their targets.
Asia can gain from the longevity dividend by tapping emerging technologies to promote an age-friendly workplace.
The basic education and skill set that powered "Factory Asia" needs realignment if Asia is to continue its upward trajectory.
A market-based approach for reducing air pollution offers countries in the region great potential for flexibility and innovation.