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T20 Summit to Lay New Policy Groundwork for G20 Leaders
Think20 (T20), the G20’s research and policy advice network chaired by ADBI under Japan’s G20 presidency, will hold its annual summit in Tokyo on 26-27 May 2019. The T20 Summit will spotlight T20 policy innovations for consideration during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka. Developed under the T20 Japan theme “Seeking a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Society,” the measures will focus on helping G20 countries tackle pressing global challenges ranging from infrastructure gaps, aging populations, and digital disruption to trade frictions and climate change.
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ADBI Answers Good Fiscal Governance Call
Experts examined fiscal governance challenges and solutions vital to sustainable growth in Asia and the Pacific during a recent ADBI policy dialogue in Bangkok. The focus was on equipping policymakers to tailor international best practices to local development and fiscal positions. This approach could help to meet the rising need for good fiscal governance as demand for quality healthcare, education, pension systems, infrastructure, and green energy surges. The event was co-organized with UNESCAP and also featured experts from the European Commission, IMF, UNDP, UNICEF, and World Bank.
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ADBI Builds Blue Economy Resilience
Coastal communities’ defenses against rising threats posed by climate change could improve greatly with the adoption of recommendations detailed during an ADBI workshop in Nadi, Fiji on 1 May 2019. Policy experts identified ways to enhance disaster risk financing and infrastructure development vital to safeguarding ocean-based food and energy production, small business growth and social wellbeing. The workshop was held as part of the ADB Annual Meeting and co-organized with the Ocean Policy Research Institute, Fiji National University, and Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association.
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New ADBI Book Spotlights Financial Inclusion Keys in 7 Regional Countries
Financial Inclusion, Regulation, Literacy, and Education in Central Asia and South Caucasus examines the leading factors affecting the ability of low-income households and small firms to access financial services in seven countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It also details measures such as mobile banking and microfinance-compatible regulation and coordinated financial regulation, education and consumer safeguards needed to boost financial inclusion and sustainable growth in the region.
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Events
- ADBI Sessions on Transport Infrastructure and Quality of Life at World Conference on Transportation Research
- ADBI Sessions on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy, Financial Regulation, SME Finance, and Infrastructure Development: Seventh Seminar on Asia and the Pacific Economies
- Conference on Promoting Responsible and Sustainable Financial Services in a Digital Age
- ADB-ADBI Conference on Demographic Changes, Productivity, and the Role of Technology
Books
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Realizing Education for All in the Digital Age
Education is a key driver for sustainable and inclusive development.
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Fintech for Asian SMEs
To enhance productivity and ensure sustainable growth in Asia, it is vital to provide smooth financing to SMEs.
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Financial Inclusion, Regulation, Literacy, and Education in Central Asia and South Caucasus
This book surveys the experiences of countries in Central Asia and South Caucasus to assess factors affecting the ability of low-income households and small firms to access financial services.
Latest
Some features around high-speed rail stations promote the spillover effect while other features may obstruct it.
Modeling the Spatiotemporal Urban Spillover Effect of High-Speed Rail Infrastructure Development
Constructing multiple stations in the vicinity of city centers will greatly reduce the access/egress time, thereby enhancing travel efficiency.
Development of High-Speed Rail in the People’s Republic of China
The construction of high-speed rail (HSR) is just a milestone; the ultimate goal is to use HSR for regional development.
Relationship Between High-Speed Rail and Regional Development: Lessons from Japanese Benchmark Cases
Education is a key driver for sustainable and inclusive development. Realizing Education for All in the Digital Age
The railway system in Japan has changed considerably in the last 30 years.
Messages for Railway Systems Based on 30 Years’ Experience of Japanese National Railway Privatization
Existing intercity stations may not satisfy the ridership potential, corridor length, and inter-station spacing requirements necessary for high-speed rail operation.
A Station Location Identification Model for an Integrated Interoperable High-Speed Rail System
Videos
- Peter Morgan, Senior Consulting Economist and Vice Chair of Research, on Driving Policy Innovation
- Nella Hendriyetty, Senior Capacity Building and Training Economist, on Boosting Asian Economies
- Nanum Jeon, Research Associate, on Supporting Capacity Building Programs and Her Career Future
- ADB President Nakao on the Future of Asia’s Growth Story