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…
World Bank research in Bangladesh shows how access to quality child caregiving is often overlooked. A skilled workforce trained and retained in caregiving can play a vital role in a child’s…
What does climate change mean for indigenous women and their livelihoods in Nepal?
If we don’t get gender equality right, sustainable development will still be a far-off dream. What is stopping us from getting there?
In Bangladesh, the childcare sector is in its nascent stage. A recent study of low-income mothers in urban Bangladesh found that 73 percent of respondents cited childbirth and childcare…
A World Bank program in Bangladesh supported women fish farmers to receive cash transfers to cope with losses during the COVID crisis. It is also empowering them to be more inclusive in all…
Change is brewing in Nepal Amma Café in Lumbini is breaking ground by initiating some much-needed change.
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…
December 16, 2021, Bangladesh will achieve an important milestone – 50 years of independence. History, chance, and astute state craftsmanship are at the core of Bangladesh’s success.