Climate change, Economics, Globalization, Environment, and Climate Change

Asia’s Push to Adopt Global Climate Disclosure Standards

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Asia is advancing climate disclosure efforts, but stronger data and regional support are still needed.

Agriculture and natural resources, Health, Promoting Rural Development and Food Security

Scaling Up Dietary Diversity for Health, the Environment, and Food Security in Asia

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Diverse diets can contribute to healthier populations, a cleaner environment, and more resilient food systems.

Globalization and Economic Stability, Industry and trade

Preparing for LDC Graduation: Sustaining Development and Integration amid Changing Trade Schemes

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Asian countries moving out of low-income status are planning reforms to keep growing despite reduced trade benefits.

Climate change, Globalization, Environment, and Climate Change, Health, Tackling Climate Change, Building Climate and Disaster Resilience, and Enhancing Environmental Sustainability

Facing the Heat: Addressing the Health Impacts of Extreme Temperatures

Facing the Heat Addressing the Health Impacts of Extreme Temperatures
Extreme heat is an escalating health crisis requiring urgent, multisectoral action to protect vulnerable communities and build climate resilience.

Energy, Globalization, Environment, and Climate Change, Promoting Rural Development and Food Security

Harnessing Energy Transition to Power Rural Development and Female Empowerment

Harnessing Energy Transition to Power Rural Development and Female Empowerment
Clean energy access is reshaping daily life in rural Asia, boosting incomes, improving health, and empowering women.

Education, Human Capital Development for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity

The Promise and Perils of Mother Tongue-Based Education

The Promise and Perils of Mother Tongue-Based Education
A nationwide shift to mother tongue-based education in the Philippines reveals complex policy challenges, raising important questions for similar education reforms in other linguistically diverse countries.

Finance and Innovation, Globalization and Economic Stability

From Crisis to Resilience: The Evolution of the Banking Sector in Asia and the Pacific

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Despite repeated global shocks, the banking systems in Asia and the Pacific have emerged stronger thanks to bold reforms, smarter regulation, and rising digital adoption.

Economics, Globalization and Economic Stability, Regional cooperation and integration

Tariffs on the Table: What Could Be Asia’s Next Move?

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New tariffs threaten to escalate trade tensions and raise economic risks, prompting debate over how best to negotiate or counter the measures.

Accelerating Progress in Gender Equality, Gender, Social development and protection

Investing in Childcare a Win for Women and the Economy

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Learn how investing in early childhood care is a win-win for growth and gender equality.

Addressing Remaining Poverty and Reducing Inequality, Health, Water

Flush and Flourish: Upgraded Toilets Can Transform Lives in Rural Asia

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Flush toilets can help to improve improve lives, boost economies, and secure a healthier future for millions.