Governments must climate-proof their economies and public finances or potentially face an ever-worsening spiral of climate vulnerability and…

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has seen governments across developing Asia move significant amounts of capital into relief efforts that…

Energy security, as an interdisciplinary field, focuses on various factors (e.g., energy, natural resources, environmental, economic, social, political…

Relying on fewer energy resources, especially fossil fuels, will enhance energy insecurity for resource-poor economies.

The granularity of poverty statistics can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of public policy and the equitable distribution of development…

The Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2020, the 51st edition of this series, includes the latest available economic, financial, social, and…

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has unleashed unparalleled challenges. At the same time, it offers a window to rethink Asia’s most fundamental…

This publication reviews recent developments in East Asian local currency bond markets along with the outlook, risks, and policy options. It covers the…

Irrigation schemes provide water resources and improve agricultural production, but careful consideration must be taken to prevent undermining aquatic…

This report proposes a renewable energy subsidy mechanism for Indonesia to close the gap between the costs of renewable and conventional power…

This report provides updates on the bond market in Hong Kong, China since the publication of the ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide 2016: Hong Kong, China. It…

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global economic activity, developing Asia's gross domestic product is now expected to contract by…