Ben Stewart-Koster Keywords climate change population aquatic ecosystems Urban Development Read more about Ben Stewart-Koster Ben is a quantitative ecologist with expertise in statistical modelling for ecological applications. He works on basic and applied research in aquatic systems from local to global scales collaborating with researchers, managers and farmers on projects across Europe, Asia, the USA and Australia.
ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Partha Dasgupta Read more about ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Partha Dasgupta
Siow Li Lai Keywords Statistics social sciences population Demographic studies family and household studies Fertility Read more about Siow Li Lai Dr. Lai Siow Li's research interests lie in the field of fertility trends and differentials in three ASEAN countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines. She obtained her doctoral degree from the Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya. She also graduated from University of Malaya with an MA degree in Applied Statistics in 2011 and a BA degree in Economics in 2009.
Introduction: Upgrading Human Capital and Skills Development for Future Asia Read more about Introduction: Upgrading Human Capital and Skills Development for Future Asia Asia has seen a proliferation of educated workers, non-routine cognitive jobs, and jobs in IT, finance, and communications. However, youth unemployment remains high, and many developing Asian countries will see much change in the percentage of their population aged 15-64 between 2017 and 2030.
Population Aging and Skilled Migration in Japan Read more about Population Aging and Skilled Migration in Japan Japan needs more skilled migration to cope with population aging. The government aims to provide attractive workplaces, work-life balance, and more role models for migrants.
Nana Oishi Keywords labor skilled migration population aging Read more about Nana Oishi Nana Oishi is Associate Professor in Japanese Studies at the University of Melbourne. Prveviously, she was Professor of Sociology at Sophia University in Tokyo and Policy Analyst at the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Harvard University and a master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Toronto.
Challenges in Scaling Up Integrated Approaches: ADB Perspectives Read more about Challenges in Scaling Up Integrated Approaches: ADB Perspectives Asia faces the daunting prospect of continuously having to cope with population growth, urbanization, and water insecurity, among other serious issues. Innovation and new technology across multiple sectors are vital to scaling up different approaches in meeting various challenges from the region.
Asia's Urban Challenge Read more about Asia's Urban Challenge Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a combination of leadership, partnership, and innovation is needed.
Saving a River, Securing Livelihoods (Las Piñas) Read more about Saving a River, Securing Livelihoods (Las Piñas) Daily garbage production has increased as a result of rapid population growth in urban areas, including in the City of Las Piñas in the Philippines. The Las Piñas Sagip Ilog Program, having earned international recognition, has led to a web of sustainable social enterprises and ecologically sound solid waste management practices.