The granularity of poverty statistics can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of public policy and the equitable distribution of development…
15 Sep 2020
The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2020, the 51st edition of this series, includes the latest available economic, financial, social, and…
15 Sep 2020
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has unleashed unparalleled challenges. At the same time, it offers a window to rethink Asia’s most fundamental…
15 Sep 2020
This publication reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options. It covers the…
15 Sep 2020
Irrigation schemes provide water resources and improve agricultural production, but careful consideration must be taken to prevent undermining aquatic…
15 Sep 2020
This report proposes a renewable energy subsidy mechanism for Indonesia to close the gap between the costs of renewable and conventional power…
15 Sep 2020
This report provides updates on the bond market in Hong Kong, China since the publication of the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide 2016: Hong Kong, China. It…
15 Sep 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global economic activity, developing Asia's gross domestic product is now expected to contract by…
15 Sep 2020
Developing Asia has suffered as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Growth, trade, and tourism collapsed in 2020, leading to the region’s first economic…
14 Sep 2020
This book gathers analysis and ideas to help policy makers tackle the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and build a more resilient and…
14 Sep 2020
In 2005, following the recommendations of the Mental Health Policy of 2005 - 2015, a cadre of Counseling Assistants (CAs) were introduced to the…
13 Sep 2020
The purpose of this Series is to meet the needs of those interested in an in-depth analysis of current developments in education and schooling in the…
11 Sep 2020