<p>Research is vital for the socio-economic development of Cambodia. This background report provides an overview of the research ecosystem of Cambodia and outlines several recommendations to strengthen research capacity ...

<p>• Asia and the Pacific witnessed US$ 302 billion worth of Greenfield projects announced in the January to September 2023 period, a staggering 35 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2022, when US$ 224 ...

<p>The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on economies worldwide, and small businesses, in particular, are coping with multiple challenges resulting from the crisis. The ongoing move towards more digital ...

This report analyses investment facilitation commitments for sustainable development within the context of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the ASEAN Investment Facilitation Framework (AIFF) and the ...

<p>This report examines the use of trade-related regulations, known as non-tariff measures (NTMs), in support of domestic and international climate change mitigation efforts. The analysis can help policymakers and other ...

This research aims to explore the situation, challenges, and support requirements of social media-based women entrepreneurs (SMBWE) for their business success and growth. The three main research questions explored ...

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in the current health sector. From 2019 to 2020, investment in the health-care sector dropped by 45 per cent and continued to decline in 2021 to 34 per cent in the first ...

This research is based on both primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through bilateral stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions with MSME finance stakeholders including at an expert group meeting. ...

<p>The United Nations&rsquo; call to &ldquo;leave no one behind&rdquo; has become a core guiding principle for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognizing this, as part of contribution to the work ...

<p>The social protection online tool simulates the impact of social protection schemes and empowers policymakers with data. Start exploring at spot.unescap.org/simulator</p>