For South Asia, the Indian Ocean serves as a critical geographic connection, having significant geopolitical, economic, and environmental impacts on the region. It is a source of food and…

South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate risks, and will require substantial resources to prepare for future disasters and build climate resilience. These considerations will…

If we continue to produce plastics at the current rate, the amount of plastic waste produced globally will cause species to die, damage entire ecosystems, and accelerate climate change. In South…

South Asia, battered by three years of upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic and spillovers from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, faces a combination of good and bad news for its economies. On the…

Energy Efficiency is Key to Bangladesh’s Clean Energy Transition

Dhaka houses 13% of the country’s population, and accounts for about 21% of national GDP. Despite the economic importance and dynamism of urban areas, social and physical indicators underline the…

Digital technologies are reshaping economies, but women and girls are underrepresented in ICT education and careers. Learn how to break down barriers and support girls in becoming the ICT…

Learn about women's crucial role in climate resilience.

At the border between India and Bangladesh, a new digital platform is helping authorities process trucks faster and make trade more efficient—an important and encouraging first step toward…

Strengthening Community Clinics to improve nutrition outcomes in Bangladesh