PHOTOS - ASEAN Workshop on Innovative Financing Approaches for Sustainable Infrastructure Photos Read more about PHOTOS - ASEAN Workshop on Innovative Financing Approaches for Sustainable Infrastructure Photos Photos
ASEAN at 50: What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for ASEAN Integration? Read more about ASEAN at 50: What Does the Fourth Industrial Revolution Mean for ASEAN Integration? The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)—the interactions of technologies across the physical, digital, and biological realms—is occurring at unprecedented speed, and the breadth and depth of changes arising from the revolution present significant opportunities but will also disrupt existing governance and trade systems.
Insights from the Study of Internal Audit Function in Selected ASEAN Central Banks Read more about Insights from the Study of Internal Audit Function in Selected ASEAN Central Banks Public sector auditing is key to good public governance. This study looks into how ASEAN Member States practice internal audit. In particular, this study examines the maturity of the internal audit function in the public sector in the member states of ASEAN by benchmarking the function with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Capability Model for the public sector. Related material:
Internal Audit Maturity in the Public Sector in ASEAN - Insights from the Study of Internal Audit Function in Selected Central Banks Read more about Internal Audit Maturity in the Public Sector in ASEAN - Insights from the Study of Internal Audit Function in Selected Central Banks This academic study examined the maturity of the internal audit function in the public sector in the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by benchmarking the function with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Capability Model for the public sector.
ASEAN Internal Audit Network Inaugural Meeting Read more about ASEAN Internal Audit Network Inaugural Meeting The ASEAN Central Banks Head of Internal Audit Network pushes for professionalism and collaboration in internal auditing practices. The Office of the Auditor General of the Asian Development Bank organized the Network’s inaugural meeting in Manila to provide a forum for development of methodologies and related innovation. It was also an opportunity to enable its members to add value to their respective institutions.
From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System Read more about From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System The Asia and Pacific region is party to 109 ratified free trade agreements, and with more being negotiated. The rise of mega-regionals suggests that the world trade system is fragmenting to appear more like a jigsaw puzzle than a spaghetti bowl. The time is ripe to seriously consider multilateralization of preferences.
From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System Read more about From Spaghetti Bowl to Jigsaw Puzzle? Addressing the Disarray in the World Trade System This learning event highlighted the proliferation of free trade agreements as the state of play in the Asia and Pacific region. It discussed how Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Trans-Pacific Partnership appear as both regional and global jigsaw puzzles. Given the difficulties associated with solving these puzzles, the use of tariff and non-tariff barriers as possible options to consider in moving forward is examined.
International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations Read more about International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations This presentation features the story of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the need to focus on logistics services. The nexus between trade and growth is also explained. It discusses why well-functioning supply chains are important for trade, and how to facilitate as well as manage risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
International Supply Chains and ASEAN Economies Read more about International Supply Chains and ASEAN Economies This learning event on International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shared the story of the ASEAN, and the need to focus on logistics services. The nexus between trade and growth is also explained. It discussed why well-functioning supply chains are important for trade, and how to facilitate as well as manage risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage Read more about Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage Universal health coverage (UHC) is the most powerful single concept that the public health field can offer. Noting the major components of UHC’s goals, including the effective coverage of universal health, are seen as crucial; hence ensuring sustainability of the UHC program would require monitoring certain approaches and indicators.