Traversing the changing landscape of labor migration in Asia
Recovery from the pandemic, economic growth, and rapid shifts in demographics, technology, and industry are driving demand for workers and their migration patterns in Asia. Addressing job market demand and skills shortages requires regional cooperation to improve skills development, skills recognition, and job matching. Read more in the ADBI report.
Cross-cultural collaboration offers insights for improving rail training programs
Understanding the differences between Indian and Japanese education and learning styles is important for designing effective training programs and ensuring the successful adoption of Japanese high-speed rail technology in India. Read more on Asia Pathways.
How can Asia and the Pacific respond to climate finance risks?
The ADBI-ADB Asian Climate Finance Dialogue continued with an event at ADB’s Annual Meeting in Tbilisi, Georgia. It brought together leaders in climate finance and regulation to explore how the region’s financial policies can contribute to address the growing risks of climate change and scale up private climate finance. Read more and watch the discussion.
Artificial intelligence: A new driver for inclusive growth and development?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to profoundly change everything we recognize, guaranteeing transformation across all sectors, from healthcare to finance. The key will be how to harness this powerful new tool without widening inequalities in society. Can AI’s potential as a driving force for positive impact outweigh the risks it poses to achieving equality? Read more on Asia Pathways.
Asia Pathways Blog
- The Hidden Menace of Microplastics
- Facilitating high-speed rail knowledge transfer between Japan and India
- Artificial intelligence: A new driver for inclusive growth and development?
- Increasing trust in cross-border e-commerce and artificial intelligence
- Enhancing access to maternal and newborn healthcare in developing Asia
- Can electric vehicles lead the way to a sustainable future?
Books
Labor Migration in Asia: Trends, Skills Certification, and Seasonal Work
Labor migration is a key feature in sustaining the development of many economies in Asia.
Transforming ASEAN: Strategies for Achieving Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
ASEAN’s economic transformation depends on its success in achieving its key priorities of recovery, digital economy, and sustainability.
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Roundtable Explores Labor Migration Trends and Mechanisms for Promoting Equitable Development in Asia and the Pacific
Co-hosted by the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the annual roundtable gathered government officials and experts to discuss…
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Transitioning to a low-carbon economy requires systemic change through policy instruments that can incentivize changes in behavior and bring investment.
Carbon Pricing for Green Transition
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A combined usage of TV programs and paper lessons may be an effective alternative to online lessons during longer school closure periods.
Do Remote Learning Tools Reduce Learning Loss during School Closure? Experience from Central Asia and the Caucasus during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s educational journey and overall development.
What Happens to the Learning Outcomes of Left-Behind Children When Parents Are Away? Evidence from Four Pacific Island Countries
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Digitalization and formalization act as mutually reinforcing factors that propel enterprises to become more involved in global value chains and increase the depth of their participation in these chains.
Unlocking Inclusive Growth: The Nexus of Digitalization, Formalization, and Global Value Chains
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Labor migration is a key feature in sustaining the development of many economies in Asia.
Labor Migration in Asia: Trends, Skills Certification, and Seasonal Work
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Bond-specific features such as maturity, coupon rate, and currency are important determinants for the issuance of green bonds.
Global Shocks and Green Bonds Issuance: An Empirical Evidence from Firm-Level Panel Data
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Creating resilient global value chains requires a holistic, long-term solution that leaves no country, especially low-income countries, behind (inclusiveness).
G20’s Contribution to Inclusive and Resilient Global Value Chains While Promoting Involvement of Least Developed Countries
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ADBI Promotes Sociocultural Approach to Water Management at 10th World Water Forum in Bali
Water for Shared Prosperity’ was the theme at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, earlier this month, where ADBI co-hosted an event with Japan Water Forum and UNESCO Beijing that brought together policy makers and members from multilateral…
Videos
- Digital Transformation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development in Asia
- 2023 ADBI Annual Conference Keynote Speech: Masatsugu Asakawa, President, Asian Development Bank
- Navigating Resilient Post-Disaster Recovery in Asia and the Pacific
- Asian Perspectives on Sovereign Debt and Managing Fiscal Risks
- Fostering Resilient Global Supply Chains Amid Risk and Uncertainty
Podcast
- How to close the finance gap for women entrepreneurs in India
- How to tackle energy poverty for a just transition in Central Asia
- Demographic Transition and Fiscal Sustainability in Asia and the Pacific
- How to promote green central banking and climate-related monetary policy in developing Asia
- How Japan’s sanitation and wastewater management breakthroughs can be applied to developing Asia