Asia and the Pacific has already posted a marked slowdown in achieving many of its Sustainable Development Goals, delaying the point when it reaches its targets for reduced poverty, narrowed social inequality, and improved social mobility, among others. Although many economies in the region reported stronger economic growth in 2021, there were hints of divergent growth paths.

The webinar presented findings from Key Indicators for the Asia and Pacific 2022 focusing on the impact of the pandemic on the social mobility prospects of the most vulnerable population. A panel of experts from the government and the development community discussed the report’s implications for fulfilling the global development agenda and exploring potential policy avenues.