SMEs and their battle with Covid-19
The small or mid-size businesses had to battle over even further because of the pandemic. Especially when we look into their role in the field of economics on a larger scale and the hurdles they are facing while continuing their journey in the three developing regions such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, […]
Has Viet Nam’s economy recovered from COVID-19? Ask women entrepreneurs
By Donald Lambert On many levels, women in Viet Nam fare better than women living in countries at a similar level of economic development. Still, women-owned businesses face disproportionate barriers. Viet Nam’s gross domestic product is forecast to grow 2.3% in 2020. Although lower than in recent years, it is a significant achievement considering many countries in […]
Here’s how we can get more people in Asia and the Pacific connected to the internet
Everyone should have reliable access to the internet. If we face another situation like COVID-19 in the future, enhanced internet connectivity will make us better prepared to handle it.
Why aren’t students in Asia getting the education they need?
By Kirsty Newman, Elisabetta Gentile Local decision makers, civil society, teachers, and parents need to be engaged with and driving reforms if teaching is going to shift sufficiently to tackle Asia’s learning crisis. Even before COVID-19, the world was facing a learning crisis with vast swathes of the world’s children not even learning to read and the fallout of […]
On the road to a speedy economic recovery: A broad-based tax system is key to Solomon Islands’ pandemic response
By Matthew Hodge A more sustainable revenue base for the Pacific Island nation could better manage changing economic conditions and the impact of shocks such as COVID-19. While being largely shielded from the health impacts of COVID‑19, the economy of the Solomon Islands has felt a severe shock. Travel restrictions shuttered tourism throughout 2020, major construction […]
Fintech can drive a strong post-COVID-19 recovery in Asia
The pandemic has highlighted the power of digital technology. Now is the time to harness this power for inclusive growth so that communities, especially in poor and remote areas, can survive the crisis and thrive.
Solar Power-Renewable Energy for Power Generation
Solar Power System Electricity is one of the most essential needs for human in the present. With ever increasing concerns on energy security and environmental issues, utilization of renewable energy generation has gain rapid development and global acceptance over the past few decades. Now a day renewable energy has become a trend to get utilized […]
Weaving a sustainable future for indigenous students
By Lynnette Perez In the southern Philippines, a culture-based senior high school program is serving the Tboli community with an innovated approach to education. For several decades, indigenous peoples in the Philippines have advocated for change in the country’s basic education curriculum to make it relevant and meaningful to their diverse educational and cultural context. […]
Reframing the Future – 5 Reasons Why Now Is the Time to Rethink and Reset Your Strategic Plan
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Nobody can deny that 2020 was the year that struck a lightening bolt that’s still reaping its energy in every part of our lives. The ripple effect of the COVID 19 pandemic will permeate throughout our lives in the years to come. One of its greatest effects has […]
