Conference on Strengthening Health and Social Protection Systems in Asia: Challenges and Policies

Cohosted by ADBI and Chulalongkorn University, this virtual conference explored policy strategies and designs to strengthen healthcare and social protection systems in the post-COVID-19 era. Bringing together policymakers, scholars, and experts, it featured a policy dialogue highlighting policy responses for achieving resilient healthcare schemes and inclusive social protection.

Janine Elora Lazatin

Janine is an economics research consultant, working on research projects related to infrastructure investments, urbanization, global value chains, and COVID-19. Aside from these topics, her fields of interest include the economics of innovation and health economics. 

She graduated Magna cum Laude from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Business Economics. 
 

Transforming Bangladesh’s Participation in Trade and Global Value Chains

The textile and textile products sector in Bangladesh has helped the economy reap the benefits of participating in global value chains (GVCs).

To assess how the economy can upgrade its participation in GVCs and transform its economy, this seminar discussed current patterns of trade and GVCs in the economy using product trade data and input-output tables.