Asia’s Cities: Imperatives for Resilience and Growth Read more about Asia’s Cities: Imperatives for Resilience and Growth This presentation gives an overview of policy priorities for Asia’s urban transformation, including the lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic for managing cities and urban infrastructure, especially transport.
Edward Glaeser Keywords urban social economics microeconomic theory speakers ADB Asian Impact Read more about Edward Glaeser Edward Glaeser is the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University, where he has taught since 1992. He teaches urban and social economics and microeconomic theory. He has published dozens of papers on cities, economic growth, and law and economics. In particular, his work has focused on the determinants of city growth and the role of cities as centers of idea transmission. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1992.
COVID-19 and Livable Cities in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note Read more about COVID-19 and Livable Cities in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note This guidance note aims to support cities in ADB developing member countries to effectively and immediately respond to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and “build back better” in the short and medium terms.
Infographic: Fostering growth and inclusion in Asia’s cities Read more about Infographic: Fostering growth and inclusion in Asia’s cities This is an infographic describing the full and long-term benefits of cities as engines of growth, jobs, and innovation require an integrated agenda.
Publication: Creating Livable Asian Cities Read more about Publication: Creating Livable Asian Cities This book explores how Asia’s fast-growing cities can fulfill their potential as engines of economic prosperity and provide a livable environment for all citizens.
Entrepreneurial Resilience in the Face of Covid Covid-19: How Entrepreneurs Contribute to Economic Resilience Read more about Entrepreneurial Resilience in the Face of Covid Covid-19: How Entrepreneurs Contribute to Economic Resilience This presentation gives an overview of Imperial College of London's mission and shared about entrepreneurial resilience framework and processes as well as its mechanisms, policy insights, and opportunities.
Digital Entrepreneurship in Asia for Economic Resilience and Post-Pandemic Recovery: Technical Assistance Report Read more about Digital Entrepreneurship in Asia for Economic Resilience and Post-Pandemic Recovery: Technical Assistance Report Technical assistance reports provide the context and background of the project, and provide information on impacts and outcomes, key activities, estimated costs, financing, and implementation arrangements.
Digital Entrepreneurship for Economic Resilience Read more about Digital Entrepreneurship for Economic Resilience Nurturing Asia’s digital entrepreneurs’ potential is the key to unlocking economic resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the long-term capacity for green and inclusive development. What have we learned from best practices, conducive regulatory environments, and supportive entrepreneurial ecosystems? This Asian Impact webinar discussed the necessary ingredients for the region’s success in digital entrepreneurship.
Financing a Green and Inclusive Recovery Read more about Financing a Green and Inclusive Recovery A green and inclusive recovery requires a vast amount of capital. The recent rapid expansion of green and social finance is driven by both non-economic and financial motives. They are associated with positive environmental and social impacts. Asian governments can nurture sustainable finance through fiscal and regulatory measures. Objectives
ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Michael Kremer Read more about ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Michael Kremer