Opinion

Governments and private companies are working together to find innovative digital solutions to the problems presented by the Covid-19 crisis.

As Asia and the Pacific comes out of the crisis with significantly larger public debts, their infrastructure investments will need to be efficient, affordable, and sustainable.

Crafting small business support efforts to specific country circumstances could help save millions of livelihoods in poor communities and fortify economies against future shocks.

Hunger and malnutrition were an increasing problem worldwide before the pandemic. Restrictions imposed to curb disease spread have disrupted local and international food supply chains, making the problem even more urgent.

As the pandemic continues, the supply chains producing vital personal protective equipment are starting to fail, causing shortages. Countries and international organizations can fill these gaps by working together.

Declining revenues and stuttering economies require that tax administrators in Asia and the Pacific innovate.

Fintech – the fusion of finance and technology – could be a game-changer for inclusive economic growth amidst the pandemic.

The threat of automation taking away jobs due to new and emerging technologies has faded from public discussion lately, but Covid-19 might be speeding up the process in an ‘organic way.’

PPPs can help by bringing in private sector capital and technical expertise as governments continue to look for value for money in infrastructure provision.

The health crisis should drive us to aggressively digitize global trade and supply chains so we can make the economic recovery stronger and the economy more robust.

Currency-linked bonds are simple but powerful instruments that fortify economies and can efficiently finance development projects.

The 1918 flu, World War II and the Great Depression all provide important lessons for dealing with COVID-19 and its wide ranging effects across society.

The public-private partnerships used to finance roads, ports, hospitals and dozens of other infrastructure projects could be affected by the pandemic-induced financial crisis. Here’s how to avoid that.

Investments in climate-resilient infrastructure should be the centerpiece of the billions of dollars in economic stimulus being used to rebuild Asia’s economies.

The road to recovery post-Covid-19 is full of risks for Asia’s banks. They need to innovate and expand their services to help rebuild the small businesses that provide a lifeline to Asia’s poor.

The pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the globalized supply chain model.

Governments in Asia and the Pacific must think about two things when restarting their economies: when to do it and how.

Voices, opinions, and experiences from the local community and experts should be taken seriously for any policy making process.

The pandemic is producing more household waste and increased amounts of dangerous medical waste. We need to manage these changes for our immediate safety and for the long-term welfare of our communities.

The Asia-Pacific region has the expertise and resources to take a leadership role in not only developing a Covid-19 vaccine but distributing it to those who need it most.