Keiko Mizuguchi Keywords economics finance Workshop ADBI economist visiting fellow Read more about Keiko Mizuguchi Keiko Mizuguchi joined the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Economist (Visiting Fellow) in April 2022. She is an ESG Economist with rich experience in the credit evaluation of financial institutions. Her areas of expertise include ESG investment, corporate governance, risk management, corporate financial and non-financial disclosure, and financial instrument evaluations.
Seventh Tokyo Fiscal Forum Read more about Seventh Tokyo Fiscal Forum Post-COVID-19 limitations on fiscal space continue to affect Asia’s economic recovery and development agenda. The region’s sustainable growth challenges are compounded by spiking energy and food prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, exacerbating pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. Many countries now face a difficult trade-off between retaining safeguards for affected people and firms and rebuilding fiscal buffers to reduce vulnerability and move toward a new normal.
Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy,” “SME Finance,” and “Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Read more about Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy,” “SME Finance,” and “Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Financial technology (fintech) development could significantly increase access to financial services in Asia and the Pacific, but also poses risks to consumers, especially among disadvantaged groups. A greater understanding of the relationship between fintech, financial literacy, and financial inclusion is needed to design effective policies to promote these imperatives for inclusive and sustainable growth in emerging economies.
4th Asia Finance Forum: Reinventing Finance for Sustainability and Inclusion Read more about 4th Asia Finance Forum: Reinventing Finance for Sustainability and Inclusion
ADB's Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub Launched at #SEADS2022 Read more about ADB's Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub Launched at #SEADS2022 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) held on 16–17 March 2022.
Keynote Read more about Keynote From becoming the first major company to become carbon neutral to having the cleanest cloud in the industry, Google has always worked hard to take action against climate change, said Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) held 16–17 March. In her keynote address, she also announced the launch of a $6-million sustainability seed fund in the Asia Pacific to support nonprofits in addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges in the region.
Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation Read more about Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation Technology is key to accelerating Asia’s progress toward a greener and more resilient future, said experts at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) third Southeast Asia Development Symposium held on 16–17 March. In the session, "Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation," experts examined how to wield technology to address environmental problems and to bolster communities’ resilience. The session was organized by Google. Moderator: Akito Tanaka, Senior Staff Writer and Chief Business News Correspondent, Nikkei Asia
Opening Keynote Read more about Opening Keynote Southeast Asia needs to ensure its recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will be both inclusive and sustainable, said Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa during the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS). In his opening keynote, he stressed the need for a recovery that empowers women and ensures that economies work for everyone as well as the importance of intensifying focus on climate change. SEADS 2022, "Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia's Recovery," was held on 16–17 March.