The Ready for the Dry Years publication series has been a part of joint efforts between ESCAP and ASEAN to support Member States to prepare for…

Social protection refers to a broad set of government transfers of income or services designed to reduce vulnerability and build resilience of…

As countries continue to meet the immediate needs of the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis is forcing policymakers to consider the unavoidable trade-…

South-East Asia has long experienced severe droughts. However, this second edition of Ready for the Dry Years reveals that the severity of two…

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation and underscored its importance for mitigating the economic slowdown, sustaining…

When crises converge: Responding to natural disasters in South Asia during Covid-19