Automatic identification system (AIS) data provides valuable insights into maritime trade flows, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of disruptions to optimize global shipping routes and enhance trade efficiency.
The countries responsible for 88% of global emissions, including large emitters in Asia, have pledged net-zero emissions by 2050, yet current efforts are insufficient. Integrating trade policies with climate initiatives could break the gridlock and bring us closer to this crucial goal.
Economies in Asia and the Pacific should consider utilization rates as a regional public good allowed to raise the value of trade agreements and foster regional value chains.
The rise of trade distorting measures adopted unilaterally by countries signals the need for reform of World Trade Organization rules and procedures.
These charts illustrate how developing economies in Asia and the Pacific face significant growth challenges due to their exposure to declining demand from major markets in Europe, the United States, and the People’s Republic of China.
As global economic corridors gain momentum, a comprehensive approach to trade and transport facilitation is essential to strengthen supply chains for sustainable growth.
After devastating floods in 2022 that caused widespread damage to schools, Pakistan’s Sindh province needs to bounce back by decentralizing management and enhancing private sector involvement. Strategic planning and coordination are also needed to rebuild the education sector.
Developing economies in Asia and the Pacific are projected to grow through 2024 and 2025, with inflation moderating. Uncertainty about the outcome of the United States election, along with geopolitical tensions, property market fragility in the People’s Republic of China, and adverse weather conditions, could worsen the outlook.
Achieving gender equality in national legislatures in Asia and the Pacific is attainable through political will, robust gender quotas, and supportive mentorship programs. These measures, combined with effective use of digital spaces and policies to combat gender-based violence, are crucial for ensuring equal representation.
Armenia faces a growing need to adapt its infrastructure to withstand severe climate events and maintain crucial trade routes. Enhancing resilience through modern engineering practices and strategic investments is vital for the country's economic stability and growth.
Innovative health technologies are enhancing mental health care and the management of noncommunicable diseases, particularly in low and middle-income countries. These advancements offer cost-effective solutions for screening, diagnosis, and patient care, improving healthcare outcomes globally.
Climate change has exacerbated weather hazards and health risks, driving the need for climate-resilient health systems. Effective adaptation strategies, innovative technologies, and sustainable financing are essential for safeguarding vulnerable populations and maintaining care.
While emerging economies primarily experience rising CO2 emissions with growth, and high-income nations see declining emissions, actions such as addressing income inequality, promoting sustainable tourism, investing in alternative energy, and encouraging reforestation can shift this dynamic towards sustainability.
There are many guides, standards and regulations for national water, sanitation and hygiene policies. To see policy impact on the ground and improvements to community water and sanitation, implementation partners need to focus on how they come together.
