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Key Challenges and Opportunities for Health Sector Development

6 November 2018
The development of the health care system in the Republic of Korea holds vital lessons for developing countries. It is a story that took decades to make. This presentation talks about the journey of the Republic of Korea towards an efficient health care system.

Emerging Strategies to Address Health Care Challenges in Asia and Pacific

6 November 2018
As countries grow and develop, they also tend to spend more on health. This is accompanied by changes in the composition of sources of health financing. However, he said there has been a marked decline in external sources in recent years as development partners reduce their support when countries…

Asia-Pacific Regional Cooperation and Integration Index

6 November 2018
Regional integration is a multi-dimensional process. It matters for inclusive growth. This presentation discusses the Asia-Pacific Regional Cooperation and Integration Index, a composite index developed by ADB that measures the degree of regional cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific.

Health Policy Design and Implementation

6 November 2018
Designing health policies is challenging due to the contradictory interests of key stakeholders. Government must provide stewardship and align the conflicting interests through incentives and controls. Implementing health policies requires the leadership and commitment of politicians.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges

2 November 2018
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is here. Learn how it is transforming social, economic, and political systems in often unpredictable ways.

Building Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty

2 November 2018
ASEAN economies have undergone structural transformation that strengthened both their economic resilience and trade performance. Learn how ASEAN countries, including Cambodia, remain strong despite the rising global trade uncertainty.

Welcome Remarks - High-Level Seminar: How Can the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Regional Cooperation Drive Cambodia’s Structural Transformation?

2 November 2018
Technologies embedded in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and uncertainties in the international trade environment could drive structural transformation for long-term growth. In his welcome remarks, Ramesh Subramaniam, Director General of ADB’s Southeast Asia Department, highlighted how these…

Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar

23 August 2018
Thailand has been a middle-income country for 40 years, while Myanmar has been a low-income country for 55 years. The presenter cites evidence that Thailand is in a middle-income trap and Myanmar is in a low-income trap, and suggests a safe migration policy between the two countries, focusing on…

Economic Outlook and Progress of Regional Cooperation and Integration in Asia and the Pacific

22 August 2018
The growth of developing Asian countries is expected to remain solid amid the continued robust growth in major advanced economies. Domestic demand will still be the main growth driver, as strong consumption will continue. Asia’s regional integration is deepening, and global financial market…

Social Protection in a Competitive Economy: What Have We Learned?

22 August 2018
Australia has a well-targeted welfare system. Gross income is unequal, but taxes and transfers make it more equal, and government invests a lot in health and education. However, the government should also consider privatization, active regulatory oversight, and incentives to inform market design.