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 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.

Selected Examples of Identification of Potential Regional Economic Benefits of Proposed Regional Projects at Concept Paper Stage

This presentation highlights selected examples of regional benefits of projects. It specifically presents some examples on the development outcomes in terms of regional benefits. In the end it presents a summary of the classification of regional projects at Concept Paper Stage.

Country Studies on Economic Corridor Development and a Background Paper on the Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific

The RCI-TG Secretariat held a final workshop to discuss two country studies on Economic Corridor Development and a background Paper on The Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific. The workshop aimed to solicit comments on the country studies and discuss the proposed coverage of the background and synthesis paper.

Regional Cooperation and Integration: Operational Plan

This plan adjusts the implementation of ADB’s Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) strategy to meet recommendations of the midterm review of Strategy 2020 and ADB’s evolving strategic directions. It provides guidance for RCI operations in assisting ADB’s developing members harness increased benefits through improved cooperation and integration. The RCI Operational Plan focuses on strengthening connectivity between economies, enhancing competitiveness across connected markets, and improving regional public goods and collective action.