Addressing Remaining Poverty and Reducing Inequality
While Asia and the Pacific have made tremendous progress in reducing income poverty, much more needs to be done to address the non-income dimensions of poverty and vulnerability in urban and rural areas; promote social inclusion and development, particularly for vulnerable groups; and build resilience. ADB’s Strategy 2030 identifies as constraints the lack of human development and social inclusion, quality jobs, education and training, good health care, and social protection. The Capacity Building and Training Department will promote new development strategies; address constraints on inclusive growth; share good practices and country experiences in generating quality jobs, including by small and medium-sized enterprises; improve education and training; achieve better health for all; and ensure social protection for those in need.
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ADBI Seminars at 2019 Asia Pacific Social Protection Week
The ADBI is organizing two sessions during the Asia Pacific Social Protection Week: one focusing on the macroeconomic challenges of demographic shifts such as aging and another focusing on community-based financing for health insurance. -
8th Annual International Forum on Economic Development and Public Policy
Course-based training to promote discussion among government officials and experts, and to share policy insights and country experiences on strengthening economic transformation in facing forward global evolution. -
The Role of Financial Technology in the Inclusive Growth of Asian Economies
Training workshop to promote discussion among government officials and experts, and share policy insights and country experiences on digital technology for SME development. -
The 14th East Asia Top Level Official’s Meeting on Competition Policy and the 11th East Asia Conference on Competition Law and Policy
Policy dialogue on competition law and policy in East and Southeast Asia. -
Indonesia’s Recent Economic Development
Policy dialogue on the current state of Indonesia’s economy. -
Overweight and Obesity in Asia and the Pacific
Policy dialogue and training workshop to promote discussion on tax policy designs for diet and prevention of noncommunicable diseases, specifically overweight and obesity. -
Strategies for Financing Social Protection to Achieve the SDGs
Policy dialogue to enhance capacity to assess and access financing options to expand social protection programs -
ADBI–JFSA–OECD Roundtable on Insurance and Retirement Savings in Asia
Policy dialogue to promote discussion among policy makers and private sector participants on key issues in developing insurance and private pension markets in Asia. -
Effectiveness of Universal Health Insurance in Asian Countries
Training workshop to promote discussion among government officials and experts, and to share policy insights and country experiences related to implementing universal health care in Asia. -
Understanding the Digital Economy: What Is It and How Can It Transform Asia?
Course-based training to promote discussion among government officials and experts, and to share policy insights and country experiences related to the digital economy and fintech.