India has a landmass of 3.2 million km2 with a multitude of geological - tectonic domains, which evolved through the entire course of…

Public sector enterprises (PSEs) have been one of the key drivers of economic development in several countries, including India. While…

The objective of this paper is to examine the role of Indian PSEs in expanding the country’s geo-strategic reach and exports. The paper…

The Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) catalyzes, structures, and provides financing to…

In the People’s Republic of China (PRC), environmental degradation has emerged as a flashpoint in the country’s next stage of…

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…