The first green bond was issued in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in 2015 and since then the PRC has become a significant player in the world’s…

While discussing the enhancement of the connectivity between Europe and Asia, this policy paper explores a new area of cooperation, which is the use of…

The state is a major owner of industrial and commercial enterprises in Uzbekistan. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) dominate and have significant…

In this issue: 2019 Survey of the Afghan People, Women in Afghanistan, Mongolia, APEC Digital Prosperity Award, 2020 in Asia, Nepal, Pakistan,…

This report reviews and analyzes current good practices in economic governance by subnational governments in Myanmar. Using data and metrics from the…

The Subnational Governance Program in Nepal (SNGP) is implemented through a strategic partnership between the Australian Government’s Department of…

Green bonds have been attracting increasing interest as an alternative source to finance low-carbon investments.

This brief provides an overview of Cambodia’s progress and efforts to sustain development by improving taxation and regulatory measures for land use…

The shortage of cybersecurity professionals is a worldwide challenge. How do Japanese companies address this problem? They have launched their first…

In just 3 years, green bond issuance in the People's Republic of China has skyrocketed from almost none to the country becoming one of the largest…

Restructuring state-owned enterprises is considered a crucial pillar in Viet Nam's reform toward a market-oriented economy.

Establishing comprehensive legal and regulatory frameworks for public disclosure of financial and nonfinancial information about the activities of…