Economics, Finance sector development

Rising corporate market power in Asia threatens monetary policy effectiveness

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Market power has been a long-standing concern for many policy makers and academic researchers as it greatly matters for economic welfare and resource allocation.

Gender, Social development and protection

Putting an end to the social disease of domestic violence

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Domestic abuse is not a minor problem but a public health disease that affects millions of women around the globe.

Environment, Finance sector development

Central bank initiatives essential for developing effective sustainable finance markets

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As many countries have begun to take greater climate action, central banks and financial regulators must also make greater efforts to foster more effective sustainable financial markets.

Agriculture and natural resources

Understanding the multifunctionality of agriculture production for sustainable rural livelihoods

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Multifunctionality is associated with human activities that perform multiple functions and generate ecosystem services that can be positive or negative.

Health

Hypertension, a ticking time bomb that can be stopped to save millions of lives

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Hypertension affects 25% of the world’s population and can be a silent killer with no warning signs.

Governance and public sector management, Health, Urban development, Water

Sanitation tours demonstrate successful sanitation in South Asia

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Safe sanitation for all is essential for improving public health, providing a clean environment, and breaking cycles of disease.

Agriculture and natural resources, Information and Communications Technology

Japan guides the way on smart farming technology adoption

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Japan is highly developed in smart farming areas and has adopted a variety of cutting-edge digital technologies.

Health, Poverty

The triple burden of malnutrition in early childhood

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Children from disadvantaged groups are particularly prone to developing nutrient deficiencies and growth problems.

Agriculture and natural resources, Climate change, Environment

Integrated solutions to rangeland degradation in Mongolia

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The Mongolian rangelands are sensitive to climate change and variability, and their degradation has been alarming.

Education, Information and Communications Technology, Poverty, Social development and protection

Income inequality, educational outcomes, and digital infrastructure: Can public–private partnerships play a pivotal role in Asia and the Pacific?

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Addressing inequality requires a new strategy in today’s modern age. Policy makers in Asia and the Pacific need to tackle a new form of inequality—the digital divide.