Knowledge Partnership Dialogue: Center of Excellence for Clean Energy

Indonesia's ambitious economic growth aspirations are dependent, among other things, on its ability to expand access to reliable and clean sources of energy, for all its citizens. The Center of Excellence on Clean Energy, to be established by Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, is envisioned to help push this agenda forward.

13th Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum: Policy Approaches to Support Green Financing of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

Climate change and environmental degradation pose significant risks to the performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) critical to economic growth and climate resilience. The movement toward green finance mechanisms has the potential to create new financing opportunities for MSMEs while also facilitating the transition to a low carbon economy.

ADBI Policy Maker E-Training Course on Frontiers in High-Speed Rail Development

High-Speed Rail (HSR) development has been an important driver of economic growth in Asia and Europe. To expand HSR’s benefits in developing Asia and beyond, policy makers and experts must address complex challenges such as project appraisal and economic and quality-of-life impact analyses. Exploring international experiences and lessons learned within the sector can help them to do so effectively.

Ming Tan

Dr Ming Tan is the founding Executive Director of the Tech for Good Institute. She is concurrently a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore. Her research interests lie at the intersection of technology, business, and society, including sustainability and innovation.

Ming was previously Managing Director of IPOS International, part of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, which supports Singapore’s future growth as a global innovation hub for intellectual property creation, commercialization, and management.

ADBI-ADB-Korea University Webinar on Environmental, Social, and Governance Regulation

Investment in businesses with good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profiles is accelerating amid growing calls for climate action and pressure on firms to adapt. However, ESG practices in Asia and the Pacific are at varying stages of development, prompting regulatory knowledge and best practice-sharing to improve ESG investment across the region.