Knowledge Partnership Dialogue: Center of Excellence for Clean Energy Read more about 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.
Book Launch Webinar: Infrastructure Spillover Impacts in Developing Asia Read more about Book Launch Webinar: Infrastructure Spillover Impacts in Developing Asia Quality infrastructure development could give developing Asia a critical boost by enhancing growth and eradicating poverty, especially during the time of economic crisis. However, the growing demand for public funds for health, education, and social welfare programs diminishes the allocation of public funds for infrastructure.
Asian Economic Development Conference 2023: Asia’s Recovery and the Future of Globalization Read more about Asian Economic Development Conference 2023: Asia’s Recovery and the Future of Globalization
13th Asia-Pacific Financial Inclusion Forum: Policy Approaches to Support Green Financing of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Read more about 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 Read more about 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.
Book Launch on Creative Economy 2030: Imagining and Delivering a Robust, Creative, Inclusive, and Sustainable Recovery Read more about Book Launch on Creative Economy 2030: Imagining and Delivering a Robust, Creative, Inclusive, and Sustainable Recovery
Ming Tan Keywords economic Industry and trade economic growth Read more about 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 Read more about 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.
Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Launch Series Read more about Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Launch Series The Asian Development Outlook analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia. This includes forecasting the inflation and gross domestic product growth rates of countries throughout the region, including the People’s Republic of China and India.
Is a Global Food Crisis Looming? Read more about Is a Global Food Crisis Looming? This presentation gives an overview of the current status of global food security and food price trend and potential responses to build resilient food systems.