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Regional Economic Impact of High-Speed Rail Development in People’s Republic of China

6 September 2019
The paper provides a comprehensive modeling framework to evaluate the long-term regional economic impacts of rail infrastructure development in the People's Republic of China.

Global Value Chains and 4th Industrial Revolution: Towards a Consumer-Centered Economy

4 September 2019
In the digital economy, vast amount of consumer information is collected. The Fourth Industrial Revolution also allows to integrate this information in all stages of the value creation. Download this material to learn more.

Digital Technologies and Trade

4 September 2019
How will emerging digital technologies impact the costs, content, volume, value, and pattern of Asia’s intra- and interregional trade flows over the next five years?

Labor Market Demand Driven Skill Development

28 August 2019
By using Big Data technologies and analytics for millions of online employer ads, real-time labor market information can help to achieve a more complete understanding of labor and skill demand on a national or regional basis.

Building Your Brand in the Digital Age

28 August 2019
In a crowded, noisy marketplace, it’s vital to streamline communications to establish a strong identity and message. In this session, Francesca Ayala shares her experiences of helping private sector companies communicate effectively and build their brands online. She will discuss the importance of…

Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea

27 August 2019
Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to…

Human Capital and Economic Development - The Far Reaching Role of Human Capital in the Economy

2 August 2019
In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Issac Ehrlich discussed the critical role of human capital in determining the demand for life, which has two dimensions: the quality of life, and the quantity of life, also known as longevity. He also analyzed the role of…

PHOTO GALLERY - ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Isaac Ehrlich

2 August 2019
Selected photos taken during the ADB Distinguished Speakers lecture by Professor Isaac Ehrlich held at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, The Philippines on August 2, 2019.

Environmental and Social Safeguards for Trade

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Sutken presented the definition of sustainable trade finance, as well as the drivers of change in trade finance and the potential risks of inaction. He also shared information on the ICC process, as well as the web platform for agro-commodities.​

Trade Loans: A Less Risky Alternative to Overdrafts

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Packham shares the definition, purpose, and applicability of a trade finance loan. He also underscored the advantages of trade loans and its benefits to the customer and gave an overview of a trade cycle analysis, which can be used to help establish a trade loan facility.