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.
How ICT applications are redefining development
By Bruno Carrasco, Çiğdem Akın ADB has supported simple, yet transformative e-government solutions in the Maldives and Nepal. New technology is often described as a solution in search of a problem. This is not an uncommon qualifier across many ICT applications that seek to get ahead of the curve. For end users, behavioral change is largely adaptive […]
Blending education and technology to help schools through the pandemic
By Brajesh Panth, Jeffrey Jian Xu Here are five key areas where EdTech solutions can help countries transition their short-term education solutions to the medium and long-term. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governments around the world to find innovative and practical approaches to improve teaching and learning. An unprecedented surge in online learning provides opportunities to reimagine […]
