Economic Outlook and Progress of Regional Cooperation and Integration in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Economic Outlook and Progress of Regional Cooperation and Integration in Asia and the Pacific The growth of developing Asian countries is expected to remain solid amid the continued robust growth in major advanced economies. Domestic demand will still be the main growth driver, as strong consumption will continue. Asia’s regional integration is deepening, and global financial market interconnectedness is intensifying, but the banking network could transmit shocks across borders.
Eunbi Song Keywords growth productivity macroeconomics Read more about Eunbi Song Department of Economics Korea University 145 Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu Seoul, Korea 02841
A Smarter Future: Skills, Education, and Growth in Asia - Key indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2015 Special Chapter Read more about A Smarter Future: Skills, Education, and Growth in Asia - Key indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2015 Special Chapter Asia has made substantial progress in improving educational attainment. Nevertheless, there remain significant shortfalls in the quantity and quality of education. To raise quality will require commitment to making evidence based policy decisions and accountability, financial efficiency that delivers better skill outcomes per dollar of public investment, educational delivery and access, and generating conditions for learning on-the-job.
Quickening e-Governance in Myanmar Read more about Quickening e-Governance in Myanmar In a climate of economic, social, and political change, Myanmar's young population, fertile lands, plentiful endowment of natural resources, and strategic location in Southeast Asia presage a prosperous future. Beginning 2011, the government has launched an array of reforms to speed the transition to a market economy. For sustained growth and poverty reduction, however, much depends also on augmenting physical and human capital on a par; information and communication technology (ICT) for development is central to achieving that.
International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations Read more about International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations This presentation features the story of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the need to focus on logistics services. The nexus between trade and growth is also explained. It discusses why well-functioning supply chains are important for trade, and how to facilitate as well as manage risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
International Supply Chains and ASEAN Economies Read more about International Supply Chains and ASEAN Economies This learning event on International Supply Chains and the Economies of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) shared the story of the ASEAN, and the need to focus on logistics services. The nexus between trade and growth is also explained. It discussed why well-functioning supply chains are important for trade, and how to facilitate as well as manage risks and vulnerabilities in supply chains.
Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia Read more about Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia Learn the role of remittances, particularly in Asia. Remittance trends and outlook, including its effects on growth and poverty, are explained. The presentation also enumerates relevant issues and highlights areas of improvement in remittance policies.
Policy Lessons from the Bangkok Meeting Read more about Policy Lessons from the Bangkok Meeting Policy questions require multiple models at a variety of scales. There is a need to adopt a policy decision tool that is integrated into the organizational workflow, and an action plan that will make it possible to do so.
Housing and Emergence of Slums in Asian Cities Read more about Housing and Emergence of Slums in Asian Cities While Asian cities experience a rapid transformation, the number of slum dwellers in the region remains higher than anywhere else. Developing inclusive approaches—recognizing that the poor are a part of the growth and transformation story—is needed to increase access to formal urban housing.