Development
Jobs are a visible sign of progress in development. They provide income, dignity, and a stake in society. But what enables jobs to flourish in
October 20, 2025
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Development
Education is part of the enabling infrastructure required for jobs, social development, and future economic growth. Unfortunately, low- and middle-income countries face an urgent skills
October 20, 2025
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Energy
On a busy morning in Kigali, commuters waiting at Nyabugogo Bus Terminal usually think about one thing: getting to work, school, or back home. Behind
October 17, 2025
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Health
Combating Asia and the Pacific’s double burden demands stronger policies on subsidies, food safety, and local food systems to reshape diets and reduce health and
October 17, 2025
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News
Women are underrepresented in leadership and technical roles in the bamboo industry. Improved policies, training, and workplace safety can help close this gap. Bamboo, a
October 17, 2025
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Finance
In Bangladesh, expanding the use of local currency bonds offers a practical way to attract global capital while reducing vulnerability to external volatility. Despite two
October 17, 2025
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Economy
Strong fiscal rules, independent oversight, and coordinated policymaking can safeguard monetary policy credibility and economic stability in Asia and the Pacific. From the Asian financial
October 17, 2025
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International Trade
There is general agreement that a currency’s safe-haven status can be gauged by its response to changes in financial volatility. This column documents how, in
October 15, 2025
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Innovation
Technological innovation is a driving force for economic growth and social change. In particular, disruptive innovation has the potential to alter existing industrial structures and
October 15, 2025
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Finance
The stock market participation puzzle (Campbell 2006) – the observation that few households invest in the stock market – has attracted attention for decades. Standard
October 15, 2025
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