Hypertension, a ticking time bomb that can be stopped to save millions of lives
Hypertension affects 25% of the world’s population and can be a silent killer with no warning signs.
Health
Sanitation tours demonstrate successful sanitation in South Asia
Safe sanitation for all is essential for improving public health, providing a clean environment, and breaking cycles of disease.
The triple burden of malnutrition in early childhood
Children from disadvantaged groups are particularly prone to developing nutrient deficiencies and growth problems.
Fintech’s pandemic-related boost to financial inclusion, MSME resilience, and women’s empowerment in Asia
Fintech has been instrumental in helping to sustain businesses and households during the COVID-19 pandemic, with scope to be an integral driver of sustainable economic development in the post-pandemic era.
Servitization of digital technologies to advance health inclusion in developing countries
Rectifying the uneven distribution of healthcare remains key to reducing health inequity.
Prioritizing the fight against cancer in Asia in a post-COVID-19 world
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on health system resilience around the world.
How to meet Asia’s post-COVID-19 water and sanitation investment needs
Governments in developing Asia should adopt practical interventions to maximize the effectiveness of new and existing sources of funding for water and sanitation.
Fight for survival: Indonesia’s hard-hit small informal firms struggle to outlast the pandemic
A critical challenge in achieving inclusive growth is to formalize informal firms and non-contract-based employees.
Measuring the impacts of COVID-19 in Central Asia
The COVID-19 outbreak has had wide-ranging impacts on the economies of Central Asia, with uncertainty and protective policy measures contributing to falling demand and supply.
Crisis X: Is Asia ready to face the next pandemic?
COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of collaboration among governments and stakeholders to better prepare for the next unknown crisis.