This brief models the effectiveness of closing face-to-face schooling to help contain COVID-19 in the Philippines. It finds much higher health and…
15 Dec 2020
This brief presents the findings from a rapid assessment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) impacts on Mongolian micro, small, and medium-sized…
15 Dec 2020
This brief analyzes qualitative evidence to give policy makers a clearer picture of teaching practices in Asia and the Pacific. It highlights the need…
15 Dec 2020
This publication outlines key blockchain use cases that demonstrate how digital solutions can be applied to facilitate domestic and cross-border trade…
15 Dec 2020
Sufficient provisioning for health and social protection will help support a swift, inclusive recovery in Pacific island countries.
15 Dec 2020
We examine the impact of exposure to plentiful rainfall while in utero on the cognitive development of the same children from ages 5 to 15 from the…
14 Dec 2020
This study provides evidence of intergenerational transmission of human capital in Thailand, using data from the Thai land Labor Force Survey of 1985…
14 Dec 2020
The latest NZIER Consensus Forecasts show a substantial upward revision to growth forecasts over the coming year. The consensus is clearly for a ‘V’…
14 Dec 2020
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the most dynamic sectors in Mongolia. This sector comprises 77% of total registered…
14 Dec 2020
This publication assesses India’s fiscal federalism framework and recommends improvements based on learnings from the experiences of Australia,…
14 Dec 2020
This study presents the indications of the presence of a digital divide in Asia through indicators for the region and selected Asian countries. The…
13 Dec 2020
The world economy has experienced rapid polarization and concentration of wealth that has progressed rapidly over the past 30 years. Wealth inequality…
11 Dec 2020