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Winners of the 2024 ADBIEA Innovative Policy Research Award

3 May 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2024 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 150 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Independent Evaluation Department

Asian Development Policy Lecture Vic Adamowicz

25 April 2024
In this keynote lecture, the transformative power of ecosystem services valuation was explored. The lecture delved into how assigning economic value to nature's benefits, from air purification to pollination, redefined policy making and promoted sustainable development. Attendees learned why…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Asian Development Outlook April 2024 Launch

11 April 2024
Growth in developing Asia will remain robust this year, while inflation continues to moderate. Strong domestic demand and a gradual recovery in goods exports underpin the positive outlook. But risks remain—from escalating conflict and geopolitical tensions, US monetary policy uncertainty,…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Asian Development Policy Lecture Caren Grown

26 March 2024
Nobel laureate Claudia Goldin showed economic growth did not always increase women’s workforce participation in the United States. Women’s work declined during the transition from agriculture to manufacturing but increased with greater jobs in the service sector. Despite progress, women continue…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

What has COVID19 Taught Us About Asias Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

14 March 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an unprecedented global crisis, resulting in significant loss of life, income, welfare, psychological well-being, and education. The uncontrolled spread of the virus exposed the gaps in national and international approaches to health emergency preparedness. Based on…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Decarbonizing Global Value Chains

7 March 2024
Carbon emissions from global value chains rise faster than from any other sources, especially in developing Asia. This is of particular concern for developing Asian economies, as they have become critical players within global value chains. The webinar presented key findings of the theme chapter…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Cloud Computing Policies and Impacts in Asia and the Pacific

22 February 2024
Government policies promoting cloud adoption impact the level of government effectiveness and have positive spillover effects on the rest of the economy. Drawing on a recent ADB Institute Policy Brief, this webinar examined the types of policies critical for stimulating government systems'…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Promoting Small Firms for Resilient GenderBalance Growth in the Pacific

23 November 2023
Low business diversity can limit Pacific countries’ growth potential. Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2023 shows how promoting women entrepreneurs can be part of the solution. The webinar discussed key findings from the business survey conducted in Fiji and explored needed policy…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

How to Stop Automotive Battery Recycling from Poisoning our Children

9 November 2023
Lead is a harmful substance that, if not properly handled, can impair cognitive development, especially among children. A major source of lead pollution nowadays is informal, open-air recycling of automotive batteries, particularly in developing countries. But as a recent ADB Policy Brief argues…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Innovative Data for RealTime Trade Monitoring

26 October 2023
Disruptions to economies and global supply chains highlight the importance of accurate and timely economic statistics. In recent years, data on vessel movements through the Automatic Identification System (AIS), has become an experimental source of analysis for high-frequency alternative…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department