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Blockchain Solutions for the Global Supply Chain

23 May 2018
Blockchain technology can help address issues that make global food chains fragmented and increasingly complex. This learning event aims to increase participants' awareness and understanding on blockchain to enable them to pursue projects using this new technology to foster inclusion and…

Technology and an Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life – Malaysian Case Study

18 May 2018
In this presentation, the author gave an overview of the economic progress, social development, and demographic transition in Malaysia. He also discussed the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020), which gives emphasis on increasing productivity through workforce skill development, innovation and ICT, and…

New Technologies, Ageing Population and Comparative Well-being: A Case Study of India

18 May 2018
In this presentation, the author examined the patterns of labor force participation among the older population in India through different factors such as socio-demographics. He also looked into the determinants of “better jobs” among the older population, and examined the association between…

Asian Development Outlook: How Technology Affects Jobs

18 May 2018
Despite the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, job prospects in Asia are positive. Emerging technologies often automate only some tasks of a job, not the entire job. They result in the creation of non-routine, cognitive jobs, which have witnessed wage growth. Robot use, however, could…

Discussion on "How Technology Affects Jobs"

18 May 2018
The presenter noted that the regression estimates are very low in the table on changes in robot inputs and impact on employment. He also suggested further disagreggating the analysis at residence, gender, and education levels.

Tapping Technology to Maximize the Longevity Dividend in Asia

18 May 2018
The workforce in many Asian countries is aging and shrinking. Specific technologies could help improve the labor force participation of senior citizens or their productivity. Policies should promote the promotion and adoption of technologies, lifelong learning for seniors, and cross-border, intra-…

Information Technology Audit

18 May 2018
Information technology (IT) audit evaluates risk management, internal control, and compliance with policies. It also helps promote current and sound internal control, which is important for any institution. This presentation discusses the scope of an IT audit and some supervisory considerations…

Information Technology Governance

18 May 2018
Information technology (IT) governance consists of the leadership, organizational structures and processes that ensure that the enterprise’s information technology sustains and extends the organization’s strategies and objectives. This presentation discusses the components, drivers, and challenges…

Integrated Supervision

18 May 2018
Information technology (IT) risks have the potential to impact any and all of the business risks, especially for financial institutions. This presentation describes how IT risk is captured in a financial institution’s risk profile. It also discusses how to integrate IT risks into supervisory…

Demographics and Technological Change: Two Megatrends Shaping the Labor Market in Asia

17 May 2018
Asia is experiencing rapid ageing and technological change, which can affect productivity growth, human capital, and technological change. In this keynote presentation, the author identifies the specific technologies that can help ease ageing pressures, such as long term care, healthcare, and…