The Role of Institutions in Development: A History of Thought and Analysis of the Country Performance Assessment Data

Researchers have for a long time now emphasized the role of institutions in economic development. This presentation explains what led to the current thinking on the role of institutions in development and how that thinking has changed over time. It also uses data from the ADB's Country Performance Assessment exercise to examine the relationship between institutions and economic performance.

Green Finance in Action: The Experience of the People's Republic of China

While rapid economic development in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in recent decades has come at significant cost to the environment, attention is increasingly turning to green finance, which also has developed rapidly over the last few years. Experts who are directly involved in the development of green finance initiatives in the PRC are featured in this session.

Green Financing Challenges and Opportunities in the People's Republic of China

While governments around the world including that of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has committed to greening the economy, meeting the huge financing needs of non-public sources remains a challenge. This presentation discusses how green finance is channeled in the PRC, the challenges encountered, and ADB’s approach to support the greening of the country’s financial system.

ADB Conference on Economic Development 2017: Entrepreneurship, Firm Dynamics, and New Technologies

With the theme “Entrepreneurship, Firm Dynamics, and New Technologies," this conference promoted the exchange of new research and ideas among researchers, development practitioners, and policymakers on significant and emerging topics in economic development. Top researchers in the fields of development, trade, and management, as well as country experts and entrepreneurs participated in the event.

Keeping Up with the Energy Transition: Addressing the Skills Gap

Converging energy access and sufficiency, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability are all crucial in meeting the sustainable development goals (SDGs). This presentation discusses the support provided by Asian Development Bank’s Education Sector in working towards achieving the SDGs. A strategic and holistic approach to skills development is also shared.