The highlights of this report are the following: 1). Around one fifth of the poor household, i.e. 2.5 million families, live in rented…

This brief presents findings from a study on labor productivity across various sectors in India and its impact on poverty reduction.

The Asian Development Review (ADR) is a professional journal that publishes research on development issues relevant to the countries of…

Across countries, renting has been chosen by the young, the single and, more generally, the mobile, over ownership. In this paper, we…

Given its role in affecting financial behavior, financial literacy has received considerable attention from researchers and policy…

Social protection, especially health care systems for the poor, is essential to reduce inequality.

This Discussion Paper will examine the 2018 City Life Survey (CLS) data through a gender lens focusing on three key topics: the triple…

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…

This edition discusses current economic, environmental, and development issues in Asia such as poverty, migration, and financial…