This study describes the development of regional financial arrangements in Asia and Europe, assesses their effects on financial stability, and draws lessons for Asia from European experience. One of its main conclusions is that Asia needs to develop a more institutionalized multilateral...

In this study, we attempt to understand the role of greater access to finance, i.e., stocks, bonds, and bank loans, in public-private partnership (PPP) investment in developing countries. Most developing countries still depend heavily on fiscal financing for infrastructure projects. Our...

In this study, we attempt to understand the role of greater access to finance, i.e., stocks, bonds and bank loans, in public–private partnership (PPP) investment in developing countries. Most developing countries still depend heavily on fiscal financing for infrastructure projects. Our...