Bilateral remittance inflows are countercyclical against the business cycle of a remittance-receiving country relative to a sending…

A central bank’s announcement related to the asset purchase program can significantly restore confidence in domestic macroeconomic and…

The outbreak of the COVID -19 virus and the resulting drop in demand are having a severe impact on Asian economies and, by extension,…

This volume focuses on the digitalization of microfinance in Bangladesh to help make finance more affordable for small businesses, and…

This volume examines the experiences of Asia’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) during the first year of the pandemic…

This volume sets out an updated Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development Index (SME-DI) that aims to help policy makers in…

This paper examines the linkage between monetary policy and economic inequalities in the open economy of the Republic of Korea.

This edition considers recent trends in financial conditions and developments in local currency bond markets in emerging East Asia. It…

This paper explores innovative solutions to help manage economic and financial risks arising from disasters in the People's…

This tool kit provides insights on how new fintech solutions, aided by strong policy and regulation, can support more inclusive growth…