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Inclusive Green Growth Index: A New Benchmarking for Well-Being in Asia and the Pacific

25 July 2017
After decades focusing on economic production, the development trend has shifted toward creating social inclusion and environmental sustainability. However, current indicators such as gross domestic product do not capture non-economic performance of countries. This research introduces the Inclusive…

ASEAN at 50: What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for ASEAN Integration?

25 July 2017
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)—the interactions of technologies across the physical, digital, and biological realms—is occurring at unprecedented speed, and the breadth and depth of changes arising from the revolution present significant opportunities but will also disrupt existing…

Growth and Stability in Advanced Middle-Income Countries

13 July 2017
Recent years have witnessed a rising wave of advanced middle-income countries (AMICs) in Asia. AMICs differ from lower middle-income countries in a number of ways as enumerated in this presentation. Economic upgrading and political management are highlighted as solutions to the economic and…

Sustaining Growth and Stability in Advanced Middle-Income Countries

13 July 2017
As Asia has seen a rise in the proliferation of advanced middle-income countries (AMICs), so do the challenges facing countries categorized as such. Possible new approaches for overcoming the core challenge of sustaining economic growth and underlying challenge of political instability are offered…

Australian Securities and Investments Commission's Innovation Hub

5 July 2017
What’s the importance of innovation hubs for fintech companies? This presentation looks into the role of innovation hubs for Australia-based fintech firms, and explains how such hubs can provide political context and assistance in navigating the regulatory system.

Capital Market and Fintech

3 July 2017
How does the financial service industry cope with the ever-changing needs and demands of its clients? Learn how fintech has benefited consumers and service providers, and discover the steps that should be taken to enhance convenience for the players in the financial service industry.

Supporting the Development of Fintech: Approaches and Challenges

3 July 2017
Australia is home to hundreds of fintech companies, and is said to be one of the world’s strongest marketplace for fintech firms. Learn more about the experience of Australia, particularly how it works to foster innovation while protecting consumers.

Building an SDG Data Dashboard for the California Bay Area

29 June 2017
Presentation of Derek Ouyang on localizing the SDGs

Utilizing Big Data to Solve Urban Issues: The Case of Seoul

29 June 2017
Presentation of Sunghoon Kris Moon on localizing the SDGs

Let's Get Social

29 June 2017
Social media is changing the way people and organizations communicate and consume information. This presentation shares how social media influences ADB in its communication and decision-making activities, and where ADB stands in the social media landscape.