Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia Read more about Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia via Zoom
Innovative Data for Real-Time Trade Monitoring Read more about Innovative Data for Real-Time Trade Monitoring
Sarwat Jahan Keywords sri lanka imf economics finance Industry and trade Serendipity program ADB 50 Read more about Sarwat Jahan Sarwat Jahan, a Bangladeshi national, joined the IMF in 2009 in the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department before moving to the Asia and Pacific Department in 2016. Since joining the IMF, she has worked in a range of countries including China, the Dominican Republic, Myanmar, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and St. Kitts & Nevis. She was also the mission chief for Kiribati. Her extensive analytical work includes writing policy papers and guidance notes, as well as developing toolkits.
Trends and Challenges in MSME Development and Access to Finance in Sri Lanka Lessons from Asia SME Monitor 2021 Read more about Trends and Challenges in MSME Development and Access to Finance in Sri Lanka Lessons from Asia SME Monitor 2021 This presentation gives an overview of the ADB-funded SME Line of Credit which. provides financial intermediation targeting MSMEs and women entrepreneurs.
Strengthening MSME Dynamics for Resilient Economic Growth Read more about Strengthening MSME Dynamics for Resilient Economic Growth
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.
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.