March 2020 marked the start of nationwide restrictions on movement in countries around the globe, with the aim of curbing the spread of…

This study offers a comprehensive picture of the rural economy in Bangladesh during the first three months of the lockdown period in…

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is far-reaching. In this paper, we selectively review the rapidly growing literature with a focus on…

An all-inclusive financial system is one of the channels through which information and communication technology (ICT) affects economic…

This paper aims to identify the role of digitalization and infrastructure in two fast-growing Asian economies, namely India and the…

This study aims to understand the linkages between demographic dividends, digital innovation, and economic growth, using Bangladesh as a…

In this current era of the fourth industrial revolution, both the negative and positive effects of financial inclusion raise the…

The COVID-19 pandemic is imposing economic and broader development challenges as never before. Policy lessons from Asia and the Pacific’…

Soon after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments began extending financial and other forms of support to micro, small…

‘Development Letters’ is a new periodical that aims to promote ideas with important policy and practical implications for a developing…