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Economics, Environment, Finance sector development, Governance and public sector management
Economics, Finance sector development, Industry and trade, Information and Communications Technology
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Driving household energy modernization in South Asia amid COVID-19
Policy makers must consider the possible impacts of the pandemic on households’ energy choices and their access to clean fuels.
Call in the social science cavalry for post-pandemic recovery
Asian governments and social scientists need to work together to respond to the pandemic and its aftermath.
Artificial intelligence to unlock sustainable development potential in Southeast Asia
Emerging artificial intelligence technology has the potential to accelerate Southeast Asia's lagging progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Supporting blue skies through green development loans
Close collaboration, innovative project design, and technical and management capacity building have supported green development and air quality improvement by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Central banks lead the way on green monetary policy
Central banks are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of considering climate change risks, such as physical and transition risks, and some have already launched monetary policy initiatives within the mandate of price stability.
Harnessing digitalization on the path to sustainable economic development in Asia
Digitalization is helping to transform economies by enhancing economy-wide competitiveness and productivity, with trade being an important channel. The use of big data and the emergence of online platforms have further bolstered the progression of the digital economy, particularly in Asia.
Building public trust for managing the pandemic’s psychological impacts in the Philippines
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the psychological and social well-being of many Filipinos. Stay-at-home orders have left many in isolation and experiencing feelings of fear and anxiety, largely over economic hardship and uncertainty.
Levelling up innovation in Asia
Innovation is playing a vital role in the economic, social, and environmental progress of Asia and the Pacific and has been an important factor in the region's rapid and successful transformation. However, many countries in the region lag behind, innovating at a fraction of the pace as countries in similar or even lower income groups.
Circularity of plastics: From managing waste to generating less waste
With urbanization and the growing global population, much focus has been placed on finding solutions for improving solid waste management as a way to curb the growing amounts of waste being generated. However, governments should instead look at the root cause of the issue and shift toward exploring ways to generate less waste.
The next steps for meeting nationally determined contributions after COP26
Reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases (GHG) must be achieved in the coming decades to avoid catastrophic global temperature rises. Limiting global warming to within 1.5°C will require rapid, far-reaching, and unprecedented changes in all sectors. GHG emissions in Asia and the Pacific now account for over 50% of the world’s total.
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