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[VIDEO] Sessions 5 and 6: SERD Policy Network Workshop

10 November 2020
Video recording of the fifth and sixth sessions of the SERD policy workshop.

The Hidden Pandemic: Addressing the Differential Impacts of COVID-19 on Women, Men and Other Vulnerable Groups in Southeast Asia

10 November 2020
This presentation discusses the differential impact of COVID-19 upon women and other vulnerable groups, lessons learned from past experiences, and opportunities for future programming. Increased participation of women and vulnerable groups in COVID decison-making processes, access to information,…

Using Earth Observation Tools in Monitoring Economies in Southeast Asia

10 November 2020
This presentation discusses how earth observation technologies can provide valuable information from satellite imagery in monitoring economies and how they can be particularly effective at quantifying the economic and social impact of COVID-19 in Asia. An improved geospatial information base can…

[VIDEO] Opening and Session 1: SERD Policy Network Workshop

9 November 2020
Video recording of the opening and first sessions of the SERD policy workshop.

[VIDEO] Sessions 2 and 3: SERD Policy Network Workshop

9 November 2020
Video recording of the second and third sessions of the SERD policy workshop.

COVID-19 and the Financial Sector Dynamics in ASEAN

9 November 2020
This presentation shows current dynamics in ASEAN financial condition, ASEAN bond market development during COVID-19 and the new trends in thematic bonds. Due to the pandemic, market focus has shifted to social bond issuance and the Asian social bond market is more heavily weighted to public sector…

Discussion on "Technology and an Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life - Malaysian Case Study"

18 May 2018
In discussing the presentation on the “Malaysian Case Study” by Tey Nai Peng, the presenter noted that Malaysia should seize the opportunity to strengthen its social protection program while the country’s first demographic dividend is positive. He further states that the second dividend can be…

The Impact of Demographic Change on Labor Supply and Economic Growth: Can Asia Meet the Challenge Ahead?

18 May 2018
Some member-nations of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will see their working-age population grow or slightly decline by 2050; others will see them shrink. Several APEC countries rely on migration to expand their labor force and GDP. The labor force participation rates among people…

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-…

Economic Analysis of Investment Projects - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

25 August 2017
Kee-Yung Nam shares his insights towards developing a common understanding of economic analysis methodologies and applications to evaluate the rationale, purpose and justification of investment projects.