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East Asia & Pacific on the Rise

Development in a diverse and dynamic region

Industry participants discussing BPO expansion plans. © Edson Bañare Philippine Information Agency.

Upgrading Philippine Internet for Faster and Inclusive Growth

Cityscape in Quezon City, Philippines

Smart City Solutions: Shaping the Filipino Cities of Tomorrow

A student of Khmer descent learns Kinh language (the official Vietnamese language) at the Lac Hoa Primary School in Soc Trang province. The report "Vietnam High Education For All by 2020" finds that gaps in learning still exist, particularly between groups of different income levels and between Kinh, Chinese and ethnic minorities. Soc Trang province, Vietnam

Mismatched Education Priorities in Seven East Asia and Pacific Countries

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Building strong foundations in education: The path to prosperity in East Asia and Pacific for all

A drone can quickly fly essential supplies over land and water in an emergency or when natural disasters damage normal transport routes. ©World Bank

Drones can strengthen Timor-Leste's last-mile health service delivery during emergencies

Pile of books on top of a desk and pens.

A generation of children are at risk of learning losses in Myanmar

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