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Here’s how governments can reduce the impacts of Asia’s devastating flash floods

Flash floods have increased and become more unpredictable, and their toll on lives and livelihoods is growing as well. There…

4 years ago

When we evaluate development projects, we must ask: What lessons have we learned?

As children, we all remember being told: “‘I hope you’ve learned your lesson”, which had a kind of negative connotation.…

4 years ago

How can water utilities in the Pacific use the pandemic to become more resilient?

By Vivian Castro-Wooldridge Protecting and managing the water supply, even in the face of threats and challenges, is a key responsibility…

4 years ago

Climate change is a major source of concern in the UK! These steps can be taken to avoid it!

Changes in the natural climate are visible, and they are a source of real concern not only for the United…

4 years ago

The United States brushes aside the possibility of a post-Brexit trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

While the United States is the world's largest economy, Britain's trade with the EU accounts for a much greater percentage…

4 years ago

Does economic growth lead to greater inequality? The answer might surprise you.

By Matteo Lanzafame, Antonio Francesco Gravina Finance, globalization, technology and urbanization – key drivers of economic growth – can lead to more…

4 years ago

Linking Asia’s financial markets will help the region respond to the next crisis

Just as past crises triggered international and regional financial cooperation, the pandemic offers an opportunity to collectively improve financial resilience…

5 years ago

Covid-19 and travel news: Travel restrictions To be lifted in spain for the UK and Japanese citizens

The UK government strongly advises against non-essential travel to most other EU countries, particularly Germany and Spain. Spain officially announced…

5 years ago

The pandemic’s impact on government budgets calls for renewed commitment to the SDGs

By Hyun H. Son, Véronique Salze-Lozac’h COVID-19 has brought unprecedented economic and development challenges but it also offers opportunities for financing solutions…

5 years ago

Why have bankruptcies fallen during the pandemic?

By Paul Vandenberg Government assistance programs, and relaxed insolvency procedures, have helped keep businesses afloat during the pandemic. The number of bankruptcies…

5 years ago