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19 January 2017
Remittance is an important economic resource. It is a catalyst of financial inclusion for it enables more users to access channels to financial services. Frequent access to financial services can help users save, invest, and plan their financial future. This in turn, can foster economic…
19 January 2017
Technology can be used in several ways to improve the remittance process. It can be used to decrease costs by using systems that make the remittance process more efficient. It can be used to save time through remote registration. It can also be tapped to encourage use of formal banking services,…
19 January 2017
Immigration policies in most countries around the world have toughened up. Some have set up barriers that affect IT workers in particular. These barriers were set up due to concerns about the influx of workers from abroad and the employment of local workers. These and other factors have led host…
19 January 2017
Many factors affect policies on migration and technology workers. These include the uneven development among countries and the demographic and economic shifts that increase or decrease demand for technology workers. India is an example that shows how these factors affect technology workers. It is…
19 January 2017
Many factors affect remittance cost. These include level of competition, payment system infrastructure, and the regulatory frameworks. Financial literacy helps people choose which remittance option can work for them.
19 January 2017
Migration is highly influenced by the changing demography, economic situation, and policies of destination countries. Those with ageing populations will have a greater need for migrant workers. Those with higher wage rates will attract more workers from different countries. Local policies also…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office
1 December 2016
ADB's Preety Bhandari and Christian Ellermann reported on the highlights of the 22nd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held on 7-18 November 2016 in Marrakesh, Morroco. Outcomes included strengthened momentum and actions for implementing the Paris…
1 December 2016
ADB's Preety Bhandari and Christian Ellermann shared the highlights of the 22nd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The conference was held on 7-18 November 2016 in Marrakesh, Morroco.
This short video highlights key moments on Insight Thursday, ADB’…
24 November 2016
From environmental degradation to resource scarcity, the food production industry faces several major challenges. Immense innovation is needed to transform the entire agricultural sector and make it sustainable, while addressing food security. This session discusses a holistic cradle-to-grave…
24 November 2016
Growing volumes of waste are not matched with equal recovery and treatment capacity, especially in developing countries, making waste as one of today’s major global concerns. This session examines how a range of industries address resource use and efficiency and showcases some successful examples…