ADB Institute (ADBI)

ADBI Dean Promotes T20 Infrastructure Breakthrough

A new investment approach detailed by ADBI Dean and T20 Japan Chair Naoyuki Yoshino at the World Conference of Transport Research in Mumbai on 30 May 2019 could revolutionize infrastructure development. Dean Yoshino explained to 1,500 senior policymakers, private sector representatives and researchers from 65 countries at the event that raising the rate of return on infrastructure investment is pivotal. Channeling taxes drawn from the positive “spillover” effects of transport infrastructure could encourage domestic and international investors to fund more projects, he said.
ADBI Spotlights T20 Inclusion Solutions in New Delhi

ADBI Think20 (T20) policy experts detailed innovative ways to lift economic participation and development at the International G20 Conference on Global Cooperation for Inclusive Growth in New Delhi on 30-31 May 2019. ADBI Dean and T20 Japan Chair Naoyuki Yoshino discussed climate financing while ADBI Deputy Dean Chul Ju Kim described keys to mitigating population aging and ADBI Research Economist Bihong Huang examined fintech literacy strategies. The T20 associated event was co-organized by ADBI, the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations, the Ford Foundation, and IMF.
Japan Prime Minister Abe Meets T20 Delegation

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with T20 Japan Chair and ADBI Dean Naoyuki Yoshino and T20 Japan Supporting Co-Chairs in Tokyo on 30 May 2019 to discuss the newly issued T20 Communique. Dean Yoshino will represent the T20 during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka to spotlight the communique’s cutting-edge policy recommendations.
T20 Issues Communique for G20 Leaders

The Think20 (T20), the G20's research and policy advice network chaired by ADBI under Japan's G20 presidency, issued the T20 Japan Communique during the T20 Summit in Tokyo on 26-27 May 2019. The communique details innovative policy recommendations for consideration during the G20 Leaders' summit in Osaka. The aim is to equip G20 countries to seek a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient society.
T20 Japan’s Guide to Disruption-Ready Education

This compilation of innovative education policy proposals from the Think20 (T20), the G20’s advisory network chaired by ADBI under Japan’s G20 presidency, details how G20 countries can better equip people for the digitally driven job market and improve income equality, living standards, and sustainable economic growth.

Principles of Infrastructure: Case Studies and Best Practices

Infrastructure is a priority around the world for all stakeholders.
Realizing Education for All in the Digital Age

Education is a key driver for sustainable and inclusive development.
Fintech for Asian SMEs

To enhance productivity and ensure sustainable growth in Asia, it is vital to provide smooth financing to SMEs.