The post-leasing clearance mechanism for mining projects, particularly with respect to environment, forest and community related matters…

In this study, we examine the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in global value chains (GVCs) and highlight the…

We introduce the Credit Risk Database (CRD) and its contribution to financial inclusion efforts in Japan. By collecting financial data…

This paper examines the trade participation of Bangladesh’s manufacturing firms using a three-year panel. It distinguishes between…

In many Asian countries we observe a rapid expansion of technology-oriented startups. Governments hope that these startups will boost…

Indonesia is the largest and fastest-growing internet economy in ASEAN. The market size is estimated to be USD27 billion in 2018 and it…

This brief presents recommendations to further encourage public-private partnerships for the environmental protection industry in the…

This paper presents an analysis of business development programs (BDPs) based on a theoretical framework aimed at understanding the…

The small-scale mining sector was earlier seen as a platform for employment and economic opportunities in the Philippines. Sadly,…

On 14 January 2020 the United States, the European Union, and Japan (hereinafter referred to as “US-EU-Japan”) issued a trilateral joint…