Despite lofty goals and generous government support, Thailand’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have been nothing but disappointing, Wannaphong Durongkaveroj writes.

Bingqin Li and Jing Wang ask who should pay for China’s rural infrastructure – the state, collectives, business, or the villagers themselves? 

Governments throughout the region must be entrepreneurial about achieving equality and give women the support and opportunities they deserve, Shamshad Akhtar writes.

Cape Town is now getting ready for a life without running water as South Africa’s second most populous city shuts down its piped water network. It’s an issue that has been in the pipes for decades, Asit K Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada write.

The sexual abuse scandal rocking Oxfam Great Britain is a lesson in why organisations need external accountability, Sharon Bessell writes.

The new issue of Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies is out now with great articles that are free to read and download.