This publication showcases how ADB and the Government of Rajasthan have partnered together to bring sustainable development to the cities and towns of…

This publication provides an analysis of trends in public and private finance in Kazakhstan and discusses a financing mechanism to maximize development…

The Philippine Journal of Development is a multidisciplinary social science journal published twice a year. As a policy-oriented journal, it features…

This study documents the application of participatory governance for social housing in the Philippines through the local housing boards (LHBs). The…

The main drivers for economic development are dependent on water, which provides the basic need for survival and comfort. Water, with its competing…

The past year has perhaps been the most turbulent and disruptive one since the end of the Cold War, with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the…

IPS’ Monthly Bulletin presents our work across an array of research themes. This second issue contains articles on migration, human-elephant conflict,…

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s election as the WTO’s new director-general was confirmed after President Biden cleared the hurdle placed by the previous Trump…

This paper examines the impact of Female Secondary School Stipend and Assistance Program (FSSAP) in Bangladesh along with its effects on socioeconomic…

Viet Nam has enjoyed more than a generation of rapid economic growth, led by labour-intensive exports. This form and pace of growth has increased…

For developing countries, participation in global value chains (GVCs) provides an opportunity to expand domestic human capital. Since GVC firms require…

This paper provides an overview of the participation of women in the digital economy across ASEAN. By using available data sources, it compares and…