Developing Asia Begins Turnaround, ADB Says

But Covid’s damage to the education system is deep and lasting

The latest Asian Development Bank view of the economies of developing Asia is, at first glance optimistic and reassuring. However, there is a sting in the tail, and that is the deep and lasting damage the education systems of many countries are suffering.

First, the economic numbers are mildly encouraging. Overall gross domestic product growth for 2021 …