AI for All: Mobilizing Innovation for Inclusion
Artificial intelligence can drive inclusive and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific, but only if digital access, governance, and equity are prioritized.
Social development and protection
Investing in Childcare a Win for Women and the Economy
Learn how investing in early childhood care is a win-win for growth and gender equality.
Silent Struggles: Advancing Women’s Mobility with Public Transportation in Asia
Find out what is holding women back from using public transport in Asia and how can governments break down these barriers.
The Yellow Brick Road to Golden Indonesia 2045: Advice for the New Government
Indonesia is charting a path toward its long-term vision for sustainable development, known as Golden Indonesia 2045.
Transforming ASEAN: Advancing Regional Integration, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability
ASEAN's rapid economic growth and robust post-COVID-19 recovery are colliding with rising social challenges and escalating climate risks.
Social Protection for the Informal Economy in South Asia
The informal economy leaves workers exposed to financial and personal risks
Information and Communications Technology, Social development and protection
Artificial intelligence: A new driver for inclusive growth and development?
Artificial intelligence is poised to profoundly change everything we recognize, guaranteeing transformation across all sectors, from healthcare to finance.
Enhancing access to maternal and newborn healthcare in developing Asia
The health of mothers and newborns can reveal important clues about the quality and accessibility of healthcare services.
Gender, Social development and protection
Fighting the trafficking of women and children in Asia
Trafficking is often considered a gender-based harm, as women and children are more likely to face this form of exploitation.
Gender, Social development and protection
Ending discrimination and building SOGIESC-inclusive societies
People with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics continue to experience stigma and discrimination, stemming from deeply rooted cultural and societal norms and religious views.