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Virtual Conference on Rural and Agricultural Development in the Digital Age

8 to 12 August 2022
Access to, and use of, digital technology in rural areas of developing countries has increased considerably in recent decades, underpinning a vast body of theoretical and empirical research on its implications for agricultural production, trade, and the wellbeing of rural households. Nevertheless…
Organizer: ADBI

Book Launch: Fintech and COVID-19: Impacts, Challenges, and Priorities for Asia (2022 Singapore Economic Review Conference)

3 August 2022
Taking place during the 2022 Singapore Economic Review Conference, this session highlighted insights from the new ADBI Press book Fintech and COVID-19: Impacts, Challenges, and Priorities for Asia, produced by ADBI, the Asian Development Bank, and Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. The…
Organizer: ADBI

Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia

27 July 2022
The 19th Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Transitioning from a linear to circular economy in post pandemic Southeast Asia” featured global good practice examples and policy options in accelerating the uptake of circular economy transition and solutions. Over 60…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Case Studies on Circular Economy Biz Model: Mechanisms, Opportunities and Challenges (ADB CE Webinar Series, Session 02)

26 July 2022
Despite the current circular economy global movement, the amount of waste generated globally is still on the rise, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when online shopping and take-out food services have been increasing. We must reduce waste and, simultaneously, recycle/recover resources from “…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Recovering Learning Losses from the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Blue Economy: The Seaweed Company

15 July 2022
Dr. Stefan Kraan, Chief Scientific Officer of Seaweed Company, Ltd. presented seaweed cultivation as a regenerative adjunct to offshore energy production. He explained the benefits for offshore energy producers and local communities. This technology has been used in reducing the impacts of ocean…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2022 with TAITRA

14 July 2022
Marine plastic pollution is a major crisis for Asia and the Pacific region. In addition, the high consumption of fossil fuels and raw materials by the manufacturing industry in Asia makes the ecosystems extremely vulnerable. Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy could develop economic…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

6 July 2022
As countries begin to recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, policy makers must decide what type of economic recovery they want to pursue. Will they choose measures that continue with existing “business-as-usual” economic structures that have a negative impact on the…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Better Local Business Environments for Pandemic Recovery in Southeast Asia

29 June 2022
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Southeast Asian economies, accounting for an average of 97% of all businesses and 69% of the national labor force across the region. However, SMEs face unique challenges as they have limited capital, resources, and staff; short life…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Winners of the 2022 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award

23 June 2022
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) were pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2022 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 250 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department, Economic Research and Development Impact Department