This joint report explores the transformation of global value chains as they expand beyond manufacturing to services and intangible assets. It…

This brief discusses civil society development in Armenia founded by the resilience and commitment of citizens and strengthened by the active…

Providing public utilities services to slum areas has always been a significant public policy challenge in developing countries.

It has been 16 years since the Government of Viet Nam issued Decree 28/2005/ND–CP1 on the organization and operations of microfinance institutions in…

The phenomenal rise of the platform economy has reshaped how economies operate across the world. The importance of digital platforms has never been…

Platforms are an important part of what is now called the third globalisation, a new paradigm for globalisation itself. They are driven by computable…

Brunei Darussalam has provided $538.46 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $21.84…

In recent years, Nepal’s economic and social progress has included reducing poverty rates, increasing literacy rates, and narrowing gender disparities…

Norway has provided $520.23 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $349.40 million to…

Singapore has provided $520.23 million in capital subscription to ADB as of 31 December 2020. It has also contributed and committed $27.94 million to…

Thailand’s economic progress has centered largely around international trade and tourism. As such, the country’s economy has been severely impacted by…

Rapid growth since independence has enabled Malaysia to become an upper middle-income country. It boasts a gross national income per capita of close to…