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Rural-Urban Migration in Gender Perspectives: A Case of China

18 November 2016
Drastic changes have been observed in women's mobility in the People's Republic of China. Instead of marriage, job opportunities have now become a major reason for women to migrate, which means migration has brought economic opportunities to both men and women.

Gender, Work, and Migration in the People’s Republic of China: An Overview

17 November 2016
Gender equality in the labor market is important in its own right and for economic development. There are four distinct and interconnected transitions that should be looked into: the market, the development (or the structural), the growth, and the demographic—all of which have had gendered impacts…

Public-Private Partnership Certification Program Guide

4 November 2016
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Certification Program Guide will help public officials and their advisors implement efficient, sustainable PPPs. Once mastered, this guide will also enable PPP practitioners to achieve the title “Certified PPP Professional” under the auspices of the APMG PPP…

Philippines: Public-Private Partnerships by Local Government Units

1 November 2016
Up to 10 billon metric tons of solid waste is generated annually from urban households, commerce, industry, and construction globally. This is bound to increase further as populations grow and migration from rural to urban areas occurs with wealth and consumption inevitably rising, prompting the…

Financial Integration and External Spillovers

28 October 2016
This presentation discusses the evolution of financial integration in the region. It also highlights the roles and impact of external shocks in the region's economy.

Asian Economic Outlook and Challenges Ahead

27 October 2016
Despite global headwinds, the growth in developing Asia is steady at 5.7% in 2016 and 2017. This growth, however, will also bring long-term challenges for it to become sustainable. This presentation provides a snapshot of the region's economic outlook that can also be of help in assessing urban…

Financing for Sustainable Urbanization: Public-Private Partnership in Japan

27 October 2016
Japan has wealth of experience in ensuring sustainable urbanization. This presentation shares some of Japan's financing mechanisms in funding its urban infrastructure needs.

Economic Corridor Development: Readiness Assessment Framework

19 October 2016
Economic corridor development (ECD) is a viable strategy to achieve sustainable economic development. Considering the substantial resources required, there is value to undertaking a readiness assessment prior to ECD conceptualization and planning.

Journey to Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Pakistan

18 October 2016
Challenges to gender equality and women's rights continue to thrive in many parts of the world. In this interview, Ms. Roshen Zafar, founder of Kash Foundation, talks about her own experiences and struggles as she fulfills her personal goals. She shares insights on how women in Pakistan can be…

Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs

18 October 2016
Ms. Pacita Juan, founder of sustainable lifestyle store/market and café called ECHOstore, talks about her personal journey that shaped her approach to promoting women’s economic empowerment. She also tackles the change needed in order to promote successful entrepreneurship.