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Seedling plant pot made from recycled newspaper, contains a young healthy plant. The pot carries the words sustainable growth.

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22
Feb
2023
Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone

Rapid development in Asia and the Pacific has propelled the region to become a key engine of growth for the global economy, yet this prosperity has not reached everyone. And with the region not on…

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07
Oct
2020
Forging resilient regional supply chains and connectivity

Participation in global and regional supply chains has been one of the most reliable economic growth strategies, especially for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Smooth and efficient…

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iStock.com/monsitj Op-ed

10
Dec
2019
Leading the financing for development agenda in Asia-Pacific

Recent economic development in Bangladesh has been remarkable. Over the past decade, GDP per capita has almost tripled, reaching $1,700 in 2018. Annual GDP growth has averaged 6.5 percent and is…