Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Risk Financing Read more about Public-Private Partnerships in Disaster Risk Financing Rising exposure to natural disasters has a significant effect on economies. Similarly, there is a significant increase in protection gap. Insurance is one of the cost-effective solutions to mitigate financial impact.
Life Insurance Industry in India Read more about Life Insurance Industry in India Ample opportunities in India demonstrate huge growth potential for the life insurance sector. These positive trends, however, might turn into potential landmines in the absence of an enabling environment especially in a country with demographic dividends, like India.
Aging and Longevity: Implications for Life Insurers Read more about Aging and Longevity: Implications for Life Insurers Demographic transitions change people's insurance needs. In Japan, fertility rates have dropped while people live longer. Baby boomers are now over 50 years old and their children have become independent. These shifts have influenced life insurance needs from death protection to medical and post-retirement coverage. Public-private collaborations, through platforms such as the Asia Pacific Financial Forum, can help develop financial systems that can enable insurers and pension funds to effectively provide long-term funding and serve the needs of an aging society.
Aging, Economic Growth, and Old-Age Security in Asia Read more about Aging, Economic Growth, and Old-Age Security in Asia Probe why Asia faces a regionwide demographic transition to older populations. Population aging could serve as a drag on the region’s economic growth over the coming decades. Asia must overcome a number of structural obstacles in order to meet these challenges.
The Success Story Behind the Development of Microinsurance in the Philippines Read more about The Success Story Behind the Development of Microinsurance in the Philippines Insurance penetration was initially low in the Philippines. This was primarily due to lack of an insurance culture in the country, lack of appreciation for its benefits, and the lack of insurance products for the poor. In collaboration with the private sector and donor organizations, the country was able to foster an an inclusive insurance market that increased microinsurance coverage from 3.1 million individuals in 2009 to about 12 million in 2012.
Indonesia: Rising to the Challenge on Sanitation for Sustainable Human Settlements Read more about Indonesia: Rising to the Challenge on Sanitation for Sustainable Human Settlements Various challenges continue to impede the development of sanitation for sustainable human settlement in Indonesia. The support and participation of all stakeholders, particularly the community, are crucial to ensure the sustainability of sanitation development.
Financing and Delivery Mechanisms for Sanitation: The Case of Japan Read more about Financing and Delivery Mechanisms for Sanitation: The Case of Japan The percentage of sewered population in Japan has constantly increased in recent years. Alongside financing arrangements and supporting policies and laws, a number of policy recommendations were introduced in Japan to respond to the challenge.
Modalities for Financing and Sustaining Sanitation Read more about Modalities for Financing and Sustaining Sanitation Finding the right mix between the various revenues for sanitation—tariffs, taxes, and transfers (3Ts)—is critical to establish the sector on a financially sustainable basis. Sustainable cost recovery is characterized by an appropriate mix of the 3Ts, budget planning, and tariff policies affordable to all.
Introduction - From Waste to Resource Read more about Introduction - From Waste to Resource This session discussed innovative systems, technologies, supporting policies, and incentives that help turn wastes into resources. It shared tips for replication and scaling up, including benefits and potential revenues that can be derived. It also explained the role of private sector and how to engage them.
Green Solutions for Integrated Solid Waste Management Read more about Green Solutions for Integrated Solid Waste Management A more effective integrated solid waste management system is now more critical than ever. Taking on a holistic approach and operating within an integrated system are essential to achieve this goal.