Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia
27 July 2022


The 19th Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia featured global good practice examples and policy options in accelerating the uptake of circular economy transition and solutions. Over 60 government officials from Southeast Asia and the People’s Republic of China participated in the Dialogue, sharing country experiences on circular economy policies and solutions taken to accelerate COVID-19 recovery and rejuvenation.

The 19th PACER Dialogue aimed to:

  • promote policy options to facilitate circular economy transition in the new normal;
  • disseminate lessons, actionable policy solutions, and country experiences on how to promote and accelerate circular economy transition; and
  • provide a platform for policy makers, development planners, and practitioners to share knowledge and experience and collaboratively learn from each other.
Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
19th PACER Dialogue – Overview and Objectives Jason Rush, Principal Operations Communications Specialist, Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank
Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia Circular Economy – Systems Thinking: Approaches to Achieve Successful Transitions to a Circular Economy
Presentation on how countries can accelerate circular economy transition using the “reduce-reuse-recycle approach” in policymaking post-COVID…
James Baker
Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community
Presentation on the Framework which sets out an ambitious long-term vision for the circular economy in the region, builds on the strengths of…
Latifahaida Abdul Latif
Agrifood Waste Upcycling Opportunities in Asia-Pacific Agrifood Waste Upcycling Opportunities in Asia-Pacific
Country case studies on successes and lessons in implementing circular economy policies, financing approaches, and projects including results…
Vandana Dhaul
Open Discussion and Questions Jason Rush (Moderator)
Synthesis and Summary Jason Rush, Principal Operations Communications Specialist, SERD, ADB

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Jason Rush

ADB Organizer/s

  • Southeast Asia Department

Topics

  • Environment
  • Economics
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources