Bhutan has made extraordinary progress in building its economy while preserving a vibrant cultural identity and pristine natural environment. As the…

The Asian financial landscape has grown more interconnected over the past 2 decades. Previous financial crises have shown how financial volatility can…

Rural poverty is directly related to a lack of road access. On average, the rural component of a national road network represents 80% of the total…

This publication summarizes transport sector developments in member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. It…

The development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) remains key to promoting inclusive growth in developing economies in Asia and the…

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a major global crisis requiring national, regional, and global intervention. The scale of the crisis and…

This publication describes the key technical and managerial approaches for successful low-volume rural road programs and how these programs can…

This publication provides a comprehensive account of the 2017 International Comparison Program (ICP) cycle for 22 economies in Asia and the Pacific. It…

Governments must climate-proof their economies and public finances or potentially face an ever-worsening spiral of climate vulnerability and…

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has seen governments across developing Asia move significant amounts of capital into relief efforts that…

Energy security, as an interdisciplinary field, focuses on various factors (e.g., energy, natural resources, environmental, economic, social, political…

Relying on fewer energy resources, especially fossil fuels, will enhance energy insecurity for resource-poor economies.