Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch Read more about Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch Asia and the Pacific has already posted a marked slowdown in achieving many of its Sustainable Development Goals, delaying the point when it reaches its targets for reduced poverty, narrowed social inequality, and improved social mobility, among others. Although many economies in the region reported stronger economic growth in 2021, there were hints of divergent growth paths.
Swasti Raizada Keywords economics ACEF 2022 clean energy sustainable energy renewable energy environment climate change environmental issues policy sustainable development Read more about Swasti Raizada Swasti Raizada is a Policy Advisor at IISD with experience in policy studies and financial modeling for energy transition. She has advised national and state utilities, multilateral donors and electricity regulators on business planning, impact assessment studies and regulatory affairs. Prior to joining IISD, she was a Deputy Manager at Deloitte Consulting’s Energy and Resources practice where she led engagements on a range of technologies like battery storage, hydropower and solar PV.
Digital Opportunities for MSMEs in Southeast Asia Read more about Digital Opportunities for MSMEs in Southeast Asia This presentation gives an overview of how digital technology become a gamechanger for MSMEs in Southeast Asia.
The Provincial Competitiveness Index: Promoting Enabling Business Environment in Viet Nam from Business Perspective Read more about The Provincial Competitiveness Index: Promoting Enabling Business Environment in Viet Nam from Business Perspective This presentation gives an overview of using PCI or provincial competitiveness index in empowering the private sector and promoting reforms from the bottom up.
Recent trends and Policy Directions for Building Better Local Business Environments for Pandemic Recovery in Southeast Asia Read more about Recent trends and Policy Directions for Building Better Local Business Environments for Pandemic Recovery in Southeast Asia This presentation gives an overview of several important issues for MSMEs and processes to transition to a better MSMEs ecosystem.
Michael Schaper Keywords economics Singapore Australia MSME Read more about Michael Schaper Dr. Michael Schaper is a Visiting Senior Fellow with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute, and an Adjunct Professor with the John Curtin Institute of Public Policy at Curtin University in Western Australia.
Milan Thomas Keywords economics ERCD economist sanitation Urban Development Read more about Milan Thomas Milan joined the ADB in September 2020. He has a decade of experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of development innovations from previous positions at USAID and Results for Development Institute (Washington D.C.). His work includes agriculture, development finance, education, health, nutrition, sanitation, and urbanization projects, with a geographic focus on Southeast Asia. Milan completed a Ph.D. in Economics at Georgetown University and a B.A. in Economics at the University of Cambridge.
Presentation: Recovering Learning Losses from the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more about Presentation: Recovering Learning Losses from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Doing Business with ADB: Consulting Opportunities Read more about Doing Business with ADB: Consulting Opportunities This presentation gives an overview of ADB-funded projects and opportunities for goods, works and consultancy services.
Energy Sector Read more about Energy Sector This presentation gives an overview of ongoing and upcoming ADB business opportunities relevant to the Energy Sector.