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Korean engineers develop an easy-to-install, economical, and quick-to-use concrete mat as an alternative to traditional road paving.
Among the remedial measures are boosting revenue generation, striving for expenditure efficiency, and unburdening liabilities.
Leverage data integration, administrative data, and other targeted methods for data collection and analysis.
Tax reforms aimed at a 10% reduction in smoking prevalence could reduce the population of smokers by 38.7 million and prevent 11.6 million premature deaths.
This tool enables policy makers to make more informed decisions about VAT exemptions and zero-ratings.
A better understanding of environmental standards—their differences and implications—can help developing countries better safeguard the environment.
Despite welcome progress on universal access to electricity, the transition to renewable energy is faltering at a time when multiple shocks are hitting Asia and the Pacific hard.
Invest in economic sectors that are more likely to generate more productive jobs.
Improve water supply, sanitation, and solid waste management to strengthen resilience to vector-borne diseases.
Enhanced policy dialogue and regional cooperation hold the key to improving food security and a strong COVID-19 recovery.