This study examines if COVID-19 has worsened socio-economic inequalities across provinces in Indonesia, and if it has affected the spatial disparity in…

Debates on resilience to economic shocks in the ASEAN region focus on what policymakers can do to mitigate negative impacts associated with financial-…

This study investigates the impact of various government interventions on the spread of COVID-19 as well as stock markets in South-East and East Asia.…

This quarterly report provides an analysis of economic trends, as well as denoting the challenges and opportunities (in local, regional, and global…

This quarterly report provides an analysis of economic trends, as well as denoting the challenges and opportunities (in local, regional, and global…

Growth in electricity demand in South and Southeast Asia is amongst the fastest in the world. Yet questions remain about how countries across this…

World trade and production are increasingly structured around global value chains (GVCs). Typically, a value chain includes the following activities:…

NTS Bulletin is a monthly periodical that discusses current issues concerning Climate change, Energy, food, water and Health security; Humanitarian…

This Monthly Bulletin presents information on these two timely publications and our latest videos. We have also introduced a new segment - ‘Inside IPS…

COVID-19 led to prolonged school closures to varying degrees across developing Asia. These disruptions will affect the skills students acquire and…

Green and inclusive recovery from COVID-19 requires both public and private capital. The large investments needed to build back better are often beyond…

IN THIS ISSUE: The Water Operators Partnership (WOPs) program between the local water supply and wastewater operator and a mentor utility led to the…