This paper presents the findings of a survey among 18 central banks from Asia and the Pacific regarding their views on and policies…

Rapid developments in financial technology (fintech) are expected to contribute to improvements in financial inclusion and well-being.…

Japan’s aging population poses a variety of problems, one of which is the increase in neurological disorders. In this study, we propose…

Trade facilitation, by reducing trade costs and raising the efficiency of moving goods across borders, is integral to international…

This paper examines the regional and global growth effects of current account imbalances in Japan, Germany, and the People’s Republic of…

Social protection, especially health care systems for the poor, is essential to reduce inequality. Health-related shocks, such as death…

Responding to the needs of citizens through the provision of public goods and services, maintaining the rule of law, and the protection…

Some groups in the economy may need the government-assistance policy on security to lower the economic uncertainty they face.

This working paper posits that the Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by the expanding digital economy, will bring significant changes…

Impact investing activity in Asia has grown quickly, but it will be a challenge to maintain the pace of scaling due to the complex and…