As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drives economies into recession, many jobs are at risk. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that the COVID-19 pandemic could…
Asia and the Pacific
05 Aug 2020
COVID-19 Impact on International Migration, Remittances, and Recipient Households in Developing Asia
This brief assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on migrant workers, how reduced remittances will affect households and economies in Asia and the…
Other
03 Aug 2020
At the time of project design, Nepal was among the poorest countries in the world. Poverty is high in rural areas where the incidence rate is 44%, which is almost double…
Asia and the Pacific
30 Jul 2020
The project's expected impact was more climate- and disaster-resilient electricity and education services for the Ha’apai people. The intended outcome was restoration…
Asia and the Pacific
30 Jul 2020