ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: James Mirrlees Read more about ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: James Mirrlees
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Hyun-Hoon Lee Keywords international trade international finance Economic cooperation economic development Environmental economics Korean economy Read more about Hyun-Hoon Lee Dr. Hyun-Hoon Lee joined Kangwon National University as a Full-time Lecturer, eventually becoming a full Professor in 2001. He was also a Visiting Professor/scholar/fellow at the University of Oregon, the University of Melbourne, Keio University, University of British Columbia, and the Bank of Korea. More recently, Dr.
Environmental Protection Tax in Viet Nam Read more about Environmental Protection Tax in Viet Nam Viet Nam’s Law on Environmental Protection Tax (EPT) passed in 2010 is an indirect tax on products and goods which, when used, have a negative effect on the environment. Built on the principle that "polluters must pay," it is a tool that contributes to changing people’s consumption behavior towards environmental protection.
The Role of Institutions in Development: A History of Thought and Analysis of the Country Performance Assessment Data Read more about 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 Read more about 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 Read more about 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 Read more about 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 Read more about 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.