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ADBI-Central Bank of Sri Lanka-APAEA Discuss Emerging Asia’s Monetary Policy Challenges
Central bank policies aimed at boosting macrofinancial stability in emerging Asia through improved monetary policy transmission and an enhanced understanding of global financial market interconnectedness were explored during an ADBI-CBSL-Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) virtual workshop on 23 September. ADBI’s John Beirne and Pradeep Panthi discussed the role of financial development and productivity on driving capital flows in Asia, while Peter Morgan and Long Trinh examined the impact of oil price shocks on financial stress. Central bankers and experts also assessed the impact of monetary policy on Asian financial markets during the pandemic, the implications of rising corporate power on monetary policy effectiveness, and monetary policy spillovers in emerging economies from advanced economies.
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ADBI-Stanford University-NUS Chart Policy Pathways to Greener Electricity Markets in Asia
Government officials and experts explored policy options for integrating high shares of variable renewable energy into Asia’s electricity markets during an ADBI-Stanford University-National University of Singapore (NUS) virtual workshop on 20-21 September. Led by Stanford’s Frank Wolak, they assessed wholesale electricity market principles, transmission congestion-price fluctuation dynamics, forward contracts, and broader electricity market design. Through web-based games, simulations, and interactive teaching, they learned how to set priorities, sequence actions, and build coalitions to realize policy change. During a public session, NUS’s David Broadstock highlighted Singapore’s efforts to address its low renewable fuel mix and high energy import dependence and establish a more sustainable energy market.
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REGISTRATION: APEC’s Rebecca Sta Maria on Rebuilding Supply Chains
Registration is open for an ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar with Rebecca Sta Maria, Executive Director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat, who will discuss imperatives for rebuilding supply chains affected by the COVID-19 crisis and rising global instability. Sta Maria, the first woman to lead the APEC Secretariat and former Malaysia chief negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, will describe the APEC region’s trade and supply chain outlook. She will also detail APEC member economies’ policy priorities during Thailand’s host year that will culminate with the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on 18-19 November in Bangkok and set the stage for the United States’ role as APEC 2023 host.
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ADBI-ADB Spotlight Innovative Financing Solutions for Net Zero Emissions Transition in Asia
Researchers and monetary policy officials explored mechanisms to incentivize the mobilization of private sector investment for climate change adaptation and mitigation during an ADBI-ADB workshop on 20-21 September. They discussed the risk-sharing implications of blended finance arrangements, carbon offset project financing, and transition-related criteria for shifting investment portfolios to net zero emissions. They also highlighted the importance of building green micro- and macroprudential policy frameworks that encourage firms to include environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in their portfolios, while also safeguarding financial stability.
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- Ocean governance and blue finance for revitalizing the blue economy
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Books
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Policy Messages for Planning and Implementing High-Speed Rail in Asia
High-speed rail’s capacity to accelerate regional development is driven by the non-linear, dynamic, technical, and social interactions in a high-speed rail system.
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Informal Services in Asian Cities: Lessons for Urban Planning and Management from the COVID-19 Pandemic
People in the urban informal sector have suffered disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic and face a highly uncertain future.
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Finance Solutions for Achieving City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation
Experts discuss investment prospects for boosting city-wide inclusive sanitation growth, drawing upon insights from an ADBI-Stanford University policy dialogue.
Registration: APEC’s Rebecca Sta Maria on Rebuilding Supply Chains
The APEC Secretariat’s Rebecca Sta Maria will discuss imperatives for rebuilding supply chains affected by the COVID-19 crisis and rising global instability during an ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar.
ADBI Announces 25th Anniversary Essay Contest Winners
Authors shared their views on socioeconomic challenges that will greatly impact Asia over the next decade and should be prioritized by think tanks.
Policy Messages for Planning and Implementing High-Speed Rail in Asia
The report explores policy keys to boosting the sector’s technology, safety, and organizational governance and culture.
In 2019–2021, about 1.5 million students in Viet Nam did not have access to online education.
Tackling Unequal Access to Digital Education in Viet Nam during the COVID-19 Pandemic
High-speed rail’s capacity to accelerate regional development is driven by the non-linear, dynamic, technical, and social interactions in a high-speed rail system. Policy Messages for Planning and Implementing High-Speed Rail in Asia
ADBI Supports G20 Recovery Policy Development as Global Challenges Mount
ADBI produced 6 Think20 (T20) policy briefs under the task forces of the T20, the G20’s think tank engagement group hosted by Indonesia in 2022.
ADBI Supports G20 Recovery Policy Development as Global Challenges Mount
ADBI has championed new Think20 (T20) policy briefs to help Group of 20 (G20) leaders promote inclusive and sustainable post-COVID-19 growth in the face of mounting global challenges.
Countries will need significant financial resources to face climate-induced events and transition to a low-carbon economy.
Financing Climate Targets: A Study of Select G20 Countries
Videos
- Finance Solutions for Achieving City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation
- Policy Messages for Planning and Implementing High-Speed Rail in Asia
- ADBI Supports G20 Recovery Policy Development as Global Challenges Mount
- Informal Services in Asian Cities: Lessons for Urban Planning and Management from the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Johns Hopkins University’s Cinnamon Dornsife on ADBI’s 25th Anniversary
- India Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on ADBI’s 25th Anniversary
- Elcano Royal Institute’s Enrique Feás on ADBI’s 25th Anniversary
Podcast
- Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer on closing the digital rural and agricultural development divide
- How 2022 G20 president and 2023 ASEAN chair Indonesia could shape energy transition cooperation
- What Asia tells us about government’s role in fueling private renewable energy investment
- How the G20’s succession of developing country presidencies could help re-shape the global economy
- T7 and its support for G7-Global South cooperation explained
- Central bank governor & finance secretary-designate on sustaining the Philippines' recovery momentum
