ADBI-Hitotsubashi University Boost Sustainable Development Policymaking in Asia
Sustainable development policymaking strategies and lessons learned were the focus of a three-month ADBI-Hitotsubashi University course for early and mid-career government officials from Asia and the Pacific that was hosted at ADBI in Tokyo and concluded on 18 July. Participants explored ways to address financial integration, COVID-19 fiscal challenges, and demographic transition critical to driving inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the region. Since its inception in 2012, the course has now been held nine times and trained 150 students from 17 countries in Asia in total.
ADBI-ADB Build Climate Solution Capacity in Central and West Asia
Government officials from Central and West Asia discussed strategies for delivering climate solutions at an ADBI-ADB workshop in Tbilisi, Georgia on 11-14 July. They focused on climate policy making, climate risk management, climate finance, and other measures critical to carbon emissions reduction and sustainable development. ADBI’s Agnes Surry led a module on accelerating private sector investment in climate resilience projects while ADBI’s Dina Azhgaliyeva described the key role green bonds can play in climate financing. The event was the second in a series of four regional workshops
ADBI Remembers Former Dean Peter McCawley
ADBI extends its deepest condolences to the family and acquaintances of Peter McCawley, former ADBI Dean and member of the ADB Board of Directors, following his passing on 18 July. Professor McCawley’s service as Dean from 2003-2007 focused ADBI’s policy research and capacity building programs on the lessons of the Asian financial crisis and keys to sustainable growth in ADB developing member countries. Areas of emphasis included support for expanded regional financial cooperation, social protection for the poor, and natural disaster policies. Professor McCawley was most recently an honorary associate professor at the Australian National University and authored a chapter on ADBI’s work to promote inclusive growth during his deanship in the ADBI 25th anniversary book, Strategies for Developing Asia’s Future.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Urges Greater Regional Cooperation for Asia’s Sustainable Development
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari underscored the importance of regional cooperation for driving sustainable prosperity amid economic and environmental challenges during a talk delivered at ADBI in Tokyo, on 3 July. Speaking to ambassadors to Japan from South and Central Asia, members of the Japan-Pakistan Association, and ADBI staff, he urged enhanced cooperative efforts on boosting economic activity and resilience through trade and investment. He also encouraged policies to bolster peace and security, as well as to reduce poverty, climate risk exposure, and excessive debt burdens. Zardari also met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi during his 4-day visit to Japan.
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