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Tapping Technology to Maximize the Longevity Dividend in Asia

18 May 2018
The workforce in many Asian countries is aging and shrinking. Specific technologies could help improve the labor force participation of senior citizens or their productivity. Policies should promote the promotion and adoption of technologies, lifelong learning for seniors, and cross-border, intra-…

Women in Business in Armenia

24 April 2018
The presentation contains an overview of GIZ programs that are focused on meeting the needs of women entrepreneurs in Armenia.

Developing women’s SMEs in cities

24 April 2018
The presentation includes an overview of the women-focused targeted approach to promoting SME development of SME DNC. This includes a review of identified obstacles to women's entrepreneurship in Armenia; specific opportunities for women's entrepreneurship development in urban areas; gaps…

The University of Melbourne as a Prosumer: The Parkville Virtual Power Plant

4 April 2018
Prosumerism is a scalable concept that will geuninely replace conventional power plants for the provision of reliability as a solution to the energy trilemma. Making a smart city truly smart entails the deployment of low carbon technologies, development of new business cases, and contribution to…

Accounting for Ecosystem Outcomes

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting,

TAFE Queensland International Engagement Models

12 December 2017
TAFE Queensland actively works in partnerships with international clients, including governments, industries, and institutions from over 30 countries. The Institute’s engagements with international partners vary and are tailored to local contexts, with this presentation highlighting the challenges…

Fintech Bridges

7 July 2017
What are fintech bridges, and how these can help build relationships and promote connectedness? Learn more about these based on the experience of Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Regulatory Sandbox

4 July 2017
Regulatory sandbox has become a buzzword in the financial services industry. But what exactly is a regulatory sandbox, and how can it help ensure consumer protection? Ashly Hope of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission tackles the rationale of sandboxes and shares how Australian…

Supporting the Development of Fintech: Approaches and Challenges

3 July 2017
Australia is home to hundreds of fintech companies, and is said to be one of the world’s strongest marketplace for fintech firms. Learn more about the experience of Australia, particularly how it works to foster innovation while protecting consumers.

Australia’s Water Reform Journey: Managing Water Scarcity

22 March 2017
Australia has implemented extensive water reforms for over thirty years and has successfully increased productivity and efficiency of water use while ensuring the health of its river and groundwater systems. The country’s experience shows that water reform is not merely about infrastructure, but a…