This year marks the golden anniversary of the book “Measuring Philippine Development,” published in 1976 by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), the hefty 593-page final report of its ...

Data and statistical analysis in the Asia and Pacific region contribute to knowledge generation in ADB, helping strengthen its institutional priorities and operational effectiveness in its developing ...

To advance the development of learning indicators, a structured approach was adopted comprising three interrelated frameworks: conceptual, methodological, and reporting. Collectively, these frameworks ...

As the Communist Party of China marks its 105th anniversary, it should be seen not merely as the governing party of the People's Republic of China, but also as the principal architect of the country's ...

The HDI was created to emphasize that people and their capabilities should be the ultimate criteria for assessing the development of a country, not economic growth alone. The Human Development Index ...

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS–6) findings for Rajasthan have revealed an increase in the adolescent pregnancy rate, and a decline in institutional births, vaccination and health of children, ...

Assam’s Human Development Index (HDI) stood at 0.699 in 2023, below the national average of 0.732, placing it 24th among 29 States. The gap with top-performing States remains wide, with Goa and Kerala ...

This third report in the Spotlight series on Africa is a partnership between the African Union and the African Centre for School Leadership. The report reviews the latest attempt to harmonize data on ...

China’s new five-year plan targets both industrial innovation and “people-oriented” livelihoods for all, according to officials with the country’s top economic planner. “The draft outline of the plan ...

This tip sheet is a companion to the Results-Based Management for International Assistance Programming at Global Affairs Canada: A How-to Guide. It expands on the discussion of Gender Equality in the ...

South Korea will finalize stablecoin regulations in Q1 2026, mandating 100% reserves and guaranteed user redemption rights. The government plans to approve spot crypto ETFs this year, enabling ...