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22 to 23 August 2018
The Asian Development Bank-Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2018 shared ideas and experiences among affiliated scholars on human capital and skills development programs and interventions that can boost the productivity and employability of workers for future jobs. The forum also explored emerging…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
4 June 2018
European Central Bank’s (ECB) Paul Heibert presented ECB’s latest Financial Stability Review. He also discussed some recent methodological innovations that can improve understanding of the state of financial stability. His presentation was followed by a short roundtable discussion with ADB’s Adbdul…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
17 to 18 May 2018
Some Asian economies are aging at unprecedented speed. While there are other economies that remain young, no Asian economies will be safe from risk of growing old before becoming rich. In addition to this, technological advances such as robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) will no doubt play a…
Organizer: ADBI, Economic Research and Development Impact Department
3 May 2018
This forum gathered key players and stakeholders from various trade agencies, investment houses, and ADB member countries to discuss megatrends in Asia and where collective development impact is vital. It also tackled the changing priorities of private sector investments, the importance of regional…
Organizer: Office of Cofinancing Operations
2 May 2018
ADB and the Government of the United Kingdom launched the Asia Regional Trade and Connectivity Fund (ARTCF) last 02 May 2018. The fund will assist ADB members in addressing the key challenges they face in improving regional integration. ARTCF will also help ADB developing member countries identify…
Organizer: Office of Cofinancing Operations
27 April 2018
Advances in digital technologies, alongside breakthroughs in robotics, 3D printing, and biotechnology, are likely to have dramatic implications for business models and the nature of work. While these technologies are likely to be key drivers of future prosperity, they also pose challenges for…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
23 April 2018
Just like in most developing countries, women in Pakistan depend on public transportation when going from one place to another. Unfortunately, women in Pakistan face major challenges in using public transport due to concerns over safety, harassment, and worries about their social reputation.
In…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
20 to 21 September 2017
Cities have much potential that can help propel growth even beyond its boundaries. Looking at the current state of most cities in Asia and the Pacific region, however, financial gaps are still apparent. Underinvesting remains a problem.
This was the context of 2017 ADB-Asia Think Thank Development…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, South Asia Department
3 to 7 July 2017
Financial technologies are changing the game in the financial services sector. While the fintech industry is relatively a young sector, it has been recognized for its economic return on innovation in terms of jobs and Gross Domestic Product growth. Globally, fintech requires financial regulators to…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
30 May 2017
Research findings on non-performing loan resolution strategies in Asia and the Euro area were discussed in this workshop. Resource persons presented evidence on the determinants, propagation mechanisms, and macrofinancial implications of non-performing loans (NPLs) and assessed possible approaches…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department