We Need to Help Small Businesses on the Front Lines of Water and Sanitation in Asia
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role across the water and sanitation value chain. They need innovative financing solutions to help millions of
Prioritizing The Fight Against Cancer in Asia
As World Cancer Day puts the spotlight on one of the world’s most devastating ailments, the situation in Asia needs greater attention. The pandemic has
Diaspora Financing can Help Fund Asia’s Infrastructure Needs
Asia’s vast global diaspora – which includes many skilled, highly educated and prosperous people – is a strong potential source of financing for the region’s
The effect of new technologies on workers, jobs, and skills
The decline in the employment share of routine jobs is typically attributed to technological and organisational change. This column uses firm-level data to understand the
Preparing for the next winter: Europe’s gas outlook for 2023
The European Union has so far weathered the energy crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and will manage winter 2022/23
How best to ensure international digital competition cooperation
Large digital firms pose similar competition issues worldwide, such as promoting their own services over those of rivals, or imposing unfair terms and conditions. Competition
Privatising disability insurance
Public disability insurance programmes in many countries face pressure to reduce their generosity due to sustainability concerns. This column examines the idea of expanding the
Stories, statistics, and memory
Widespread misperceptions shape attitudes on key societal topics, such as climate change and the recent pandemic. These belief distortions are puzzling in contexts where accurate
If it doesn’t trade, is it really marketable debt?
When it comes to encouraging fiscal discipline, euro-area policymakers want the market to be part of the solution. This will not succeed until they make
Export Controls Give ASML and the Netherlands an Opportunity to Lead by Example. Will They Take It?
ASML is Europe’s most valuable tech company, but lately it finds itself caught in a conflict between its commercial profits and its commitment to human rights.
