South Asia’s higher education sector has been growing. As countries struggle to accommodate increasing student numbers with limited financial resources, regional collaboration in the higher…
Imports were more negatively affected by lockdown policies than were exports, which, unlike imports, recovered during the sample period.
As we commemorate the International Day of Education this month, the 2023 theme “to invest in people, prioritize education” – it is all the more crucial for the countries of the Middle East and…
New World Bank technical notes consider solutions for continuing education service delivery and for supporting the psychosocial wellbeing of students and education stakeholders.
ecosystems, food systems, East Asia and Pacific, pandemic, climate change, COVID-19
For South Asia to reach its full economic potential, it must explore untapped opportunities.
As the gusts of the COVID-19 pandemic quieten, South Asian economies, left fragile and uneven in their recovery, are facing renewed headwinds: high inflation, rising fiscal deficits, and…
Two-wheeler crashes account for the highest death rate around the world, compared to other road traffic crashes. The situation is particularly alarming in South Asia. But the proper use of…
South Asia’s tourism heavy nations are well poised to take advantage of new services and digital technologies along with a new-found need for wellness post-pandemic, to boost their economies.
From plastic pollution to remittance flows, climate change to digital technology, human capital to road safety, we look back at the past year and highlight some of the most popular blogs from 2021…