Nearly 25 years ago, Heaney and Hooper advanced a framework that challenged the linear model of global integration. They argued that integration occurs in layers, shaped by geography, institutional ...

Despite heightened global uncertainty and persistent geopolitical tensions, the Caucasus and Central Asia have continued to ...

Regional electricity integration could be a game-changer for Africa, helping countries address persistent electricity challenges and attract investment in energy infrastructure, according to the ...

In the sprawling landscape of Nigeria, a complex web of ethnic and regional organizations has evolved like a mutating organism, adapting to the country’s shifting political terrain. From the Yoruba’s ...

Earlier in March 2025, Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali stated that a jointly developed economic hub with neighboring country Suriname would be critical for “energy and food security.” Although the idea ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allan Marks is a lawyer who covers energy, infrastructure and climate. At the 46 th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian ...

The World Bank’s South Asia Region Gender Innovation Lab (SAR GIL) promotes evidence-based solutions to reduce gender gaps and advance women’s economic empowerment (WEE) across South Asian countries.

Against the backdrop of border conflicts between countries in the region, Russian aggression against Ukraine, and rising global tensions, Central Asian countries are increasingly aware of the need to ...

Journalists interested in learning about economic integration in Asia Pacific can attend this online report launch. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is hosting a virtual event, "Harnessing the ...

Distinguished guests, I am delighted to be here in Bishkek on my first visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, in the heart of Central Asia. This region has been at the crossroads of civilizations for millennia ...