Ivor da Cunha Keywords energy Block Heater Technology Business Fair regional cooperation and integration Read more about Ivor da Cunha Ivor da Cunha is an independent energy efficiency consultant based in Canada. He advises utilities, governments, private sector entities and ADB on topics related to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction technologies, programs and policies. He is a chemical engineer by training with relevant experience in Canada, USA, Europe and Asia.
Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment amid COVID-19: Supply Chains, Bottlenecks, and Policy Implications Read more about Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment amid COVID-19: Supply Chains, Bottlenecks, and Policy Implications This presentation discussed the unprecedented excess demand for PPEs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to domestic and international PPE supply chain disruptions and put frontline healthcare workers at risk. It also discussed various trade barriers to PPE supply, how governments ramped up PPE production, ADB's own response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as policy implications and lessons learned from path health crises.
Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19—Supply Chains, Bottlenecks, and Policy Implications Read more about Global Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Amid COVID-19—Supply Chains, Bottlenecks, and Policy Implications
Kijin Kim Keywords Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department ERCD regional cooperation and integration RCI Read more about Kijin Kim Kijin KIM is Economist in the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, Asian Development Bank. Since he joined the ADB in 2017, he has been working on trade, trade facilitation, and trade finance within the context of regional cooperation and integration (RCI). He contributed to ADB’s publications on these areas including the Asian Economic Integration Report, Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey, and Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Report.
Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) for Cross-Border Energy Markets Read more about Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) for Cross-Border Energy Markets An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop
Regional Conference on Navigating the New Normal in ASEAN Plus Three Economies Read more about Regional Conference on Navigating the New Normal in ASEAN Plus Three Economies According to the International Monetary Fund, the world’s economic growth remains subdued as the growth in developing economies is weaker than expected. The sign of sluggish global growth continues to show due to several macroeconomic risks, for example, trade tensions, weak investment due to lack of investor confidence, abrupt shifts in risk sentiment, disinflationary pressure, and deeper than envisaged economic slowdown in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Eurozone. Taking into account these factors, the global economy is moving towards a new normal.
Infrastructure Financing in Asia Read more about Infrastructure Financing in Asia This presentation gives a brief overview of the book, "Infrastructure Financing in Asia", a collection of papers which aims to give insights and guidance for policymakers and researchers about what Asia needs to do to mobilize financing for infrastructure. It also includes an overview of all 11 chapters of the book.
Kavita Iyengar Keywords economic corridor regional cooperation and integration Read more about Kavita Iyengar Kavita Iyengar is Country Economist at ADB’s Timor-Leste Resident Mission. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Clark University, Worcester, MA. She has varied international experience in the areas of teaching, environment, and publishing before she joined ADB’s India Country Office in 2008.
Classification of Regional Projects Read more about Classification of Regional Projects These are the photos taken during the Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Thematic Group Learning Event: Classification of Regional Projects
An Illustration of Score Card Assessment of a Regional Project Read more about An Illustration of Score Card Assessment of a Regional Project This presentation illustrates score card assessment at the country and project level.