The blog delves into India's recent inclusion in global bond indices, marking a notable financial transition that is projected to attract $30-40 billion annually in foreign investment over…
Despite their potential, bus services often fail to meet citizens’ aspirations for safe and reliable public transport. In Chennai, for instance, despite the city’s rapid growth, bus ridership fell…
The blog talks about a pioneering public-private partnership initiative that has improved healthcare access in Uttarakhand's remote Himalayan region,. Three district centers now boast…
A look back at South Asia’s year in 10 blogs. These blogs spotlight stories of resilience and innovation, and explore issues critical to the region such as air pollution, climate change, women’s…
South Asia continues to experience rising temperatures, with record-breaking heat waves that are longer, hotter, and more frequent. Heat not only causes deaths and lowers productivity, but also…
South Asia has a rich history of informal foreign exchange markets such as the well-known Hundi and Hawala . These informal networks play a significant role in traditional societies and informal…
Learn about how India has joined a growing list of countries using green bonds to help reduce the carbon intensity of its economy.
India has now shown that an emerging country can also become a world-class contender in the crucial biopharma sector, developing drugs and vaccines for diseases that affect the developing world.…
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…
COVID-19 has been a global catastrophe killing millions, damaging economies, and impairing human development. Yet, the pandemic has also been a catalyst for much needed health system reform,…