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National Spatial Data Infrastructure

31 October 2019
Learn how spatial data could help governments serve their citizens better and promote economic growth

Dysfunctional Horticulture Value Chains and the Need for Modern Marketing Infrastructure

29 October 2019
[Publication Launch Summary] These briefs present findings on agricultural wholesale markets in Viet Nam, Pakistan, and Nepal. They also provide recommendations to help develop more efficient production and marketing systems.

Photo Gallery: High-Level Roundtable on Asian Cities - Fostering Growth and Inclusion

30 September 2019
Selected photos from High-Level Roundtable on Asian Cities: Fostering Growth and Inclusion, held on 30 September 2019 in Jakarta. Co-organized by ADB and the Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, the Roundtable encouraged the exchange of views on the implications of the patterns…

Asian Development Outlook 2019 Update

25 September 2019
This presentation is based on the Asian Development Outlook Update 2019 on "Fostering Growth and Inclusion in Asia's Cities". The presentation discussed the revisions to growth forecasts for developing Asia, and underscored that realizing the promise of cities as engines of job creation requires…

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.

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?

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.

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 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…