Papers and Briefs

This brief highlights advances in watershed management in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and assesses how streamlining laws, expanding monitoring, and boosting data collection can improve water quality over the long term.

G20 countries need to develop more differentiated policies that will reduce the gaps in digital financial inclusion and digital financial literacy.

This brief explains how cities across Indonesia can develop enabling ecosystems that foster technology startups and include tailored incubator and accelerator programs, access to mentors, and the development of tech and entrepreneurial talent.

This brief explains why weaknesses in Pakistan's fruit and vegetable production sector are contributing to postharvest losses and outlines how stronger infrastructure and regulations can improve value chains and support development.

This brief shows how the People's Republic of China can overcome structural funding challenges and create the sustainable solutions needed protect the Chishui River basin that plays a vital role in its economic development.

This brief analyzes the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) around the world over the past 40 years, assesses the lessons learned, and outlines a series of steps to ensure the success of future government sales.

This brief explains how the People's Republic of China (PRC) is shifting to sustainable, low-carbon agriculture, and shows how circular models can help reduce environmental pressures, cut emissions, and create economic opportunities.

This brief highlights the potential for developing sustainable bond markets in the ASEAN+3 region and suggests ways forward.

This brief suggests how Mongolia could improve air quality and tackle emissions in Ulaanbaatar by expanding electric heating, improving energy efficiency, and finetuning subsidies.

Economic growth in Asia has been very resource and carbon intensive, to the detriment of the natural environment.