Social Protection Interventions as Medium- and Long-term Responses amid COVID-19 and Beyond Read more about Social Protection Interventions as Medium- and Long-term Responses amid COVID-19 and Beyond The eleventh Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Social protection interventions as medium- and long-term responses amid COVID-19 and beyond” featured a range of social protection measures that can help countries more effectively respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Enhancing Readiness for Large-Scale Vaccine Distribution amid COVID-19 Read more about Enhancing Readiness for Large-Scale Vaccine Distribution amid COVID-19 The tenth Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Enhancing readiness for large-scale vaccine distribution amid COVID-19” featured financing options, demand scenarios, and other measures countries should consider in preparing for safe, effective, and equitable vaccine delivery amidst COVID-19. Over 50 government officials and development partners from Southeast Asia and the People’s Republic of China participated in the Dialogue, sharing experiences and lessons on vaccine distribution policies and strategies used in similar pandemics.
Accelerating Digital Financial Services and Infrastructure amid COVID 19 and Beyond Read more about Accelerating Digital Financial Services and Infrastructure amid COVID 19 and Beyond Presentation on policies and measures that can better harness the potential and accelerate the growth of digital financial services anchored on strong digital infrastructure amid COVID-19 and beyond. Country-level, regional and global experience and lessons and global good-practice examples highlighted.
Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute's Centralized Digital Payment System Read more about Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute's Centralized Digital Payment System Presentation on unique centralized interoperable digital payment infrastructure which makes the Republic of Korea one of the advanced countries in the digital finance sector and its open-banking platform allowing fintech companies to access and utilize information that traditional financial institutions have. Good practices, lessons and insights on effective use of digital financial services in mitigating the impact of COVID-19, accelerating recovery and thriving in the post-COVID-19 new normal featured.
Hae-Rok Ko Keywords COVID-19 response digital financial services ICT Read more about Hae-Rok Ko As General Manager of the Center for International Cooperation at the Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute (KFTC), Hae-Rok Ko is currently overseeing KFTC’s international cooperation business with other countries and international organizations such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank Group (WBG), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
David Lee Kuo Chuen Keywords COVID-19 response digital financial services ICT digital technology information communication and technology digitalxadb infrastructure Read more about David Lee Kuo Chuen David Lee Kuo Chuen is a Professor at the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He is also the Vice President of the Economic Society of Singapore and council member of British Blockchain Association. He is the founder of several entities including Libai Academy, the external advisor to Stanford University’s Distributed Trust Initiative, a Fulbright Scholar, and an Independent Director of listed and technology companies. He graduated with BSc, MSc, and PhD from the LSE in Econometrics.
Accelerating Digital Financial Services and Infrastructure Read more about Accelerating Digital Financial Services and Infrastructure The ninth Policy Actions for COVID-19 Economic Recovery (PACER) Dialogue on “Accelerating Digital Financial Services and Infrastructure” discussed policies and measures that can help countries accelerate the growth of digital financial services anchored on strong digital infrastructure amidst COVID-19.
Investor Perspective: Venture Capital Read more about Investor Perspective: Venture Capital Insights and experiences of Integra Partners related to startup ecosystems, challenges and opportunities in the context of COVID-19.
Government Perspective: Policies and Enabling Environment Read more about Government Perspective: Policies and Enabling Environment Insights and experiences of Enterprise Singapore related to startup ecosystems, challenges and opportunities in the context of COVID-19.
Post-COVID-19 New Normal: Implications for Startup Ecosystems Read more about Post-COVID-19 New Normal: Implications for Startup Ecosystems Presentation on how to foster vibrant startup ecosystems amid COVID-19 and beyond. Country-level, regional and global expertise and trends, insights into emerging policies and schemes aiming to mitigate the impact of COVID-19, to accelerate recovery, and to help startups adjust to the new normal highlighted.