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7 October 2022
Researchers and policymakers rely on timely, granular data to enhance the impact of analysis underlying policies to support development. The emergence of social media presents new opportunities for real-time data, but can it be harnessed for sustainable development?
At this event, a panel of…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
21 July 2022
Closing schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial learning losses, which threaten to weigh down a generation of students for life.
What can be done to recover these losses?
A panel of experts explored different approaches to address this urgent challenge.
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
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
28 January 2015
In this session of the ADB Distinguished Speakers Series, Paul Romer gave a lecture on "Urbanization and Development: The Power of the Grid". He highlighted the critical role of urbanization in driving economic growth and catch-up, stipulating that urbanization leads to formal sector employment (…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department