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January 2019
The Future of Work and Education for the Digital Age
Peter Morgan, who is lead co-chair of Think20 (T20) Japan’s work and education for the digital age task force, addresses how digital disruptions to work and education impact economic growth into the future.
December 2018
Better ICT for Women Entrepreneurs
To close this digital gender divide, ADB Institute recommends every school-age girl should have access to a laptop or a tablet that is loaded with e-learning resources.
November 2018
Name's Cat Bond
ADB Institute recommends catastrophe bonds for governments to prepare for and deal with the risks and recovery when disasters strike.
October 2018
Thirty-six Views of Plastic Reborn
To beat plastic pollution, ADB Institute recommends turning trash into cash using these real-life examples.
September 2018
Spillover Effects from Fecal Sludge Management: Dumaguete City
Success story: How improving FSM is spurring economic growth in Dumaguete, Philippines.
July 2018
Sow What – ADBI on Agribusiness
ADB Institute offers practical solutions that will help farmers in developing countries boost their earnings through innovative agricultural practices.
June 2018
Money’s in the Mail Mum!
3 very practical ways countries can cut the costs of sending money overseas from migrant workers to their families back home.
April 2018
Tale of Two Cities: 5 Easy Ways to Encourage Healthier Lifestyles
Obesity is a serious and growing threat to the prosperity of Asia, costing the region US$166 billion annually. ADBI has five easy things governments can do to beat obesity and promote healthier living among citizens. Let’s Get Moving Now!
March 2018
Gimme Shelter: Affordable Houses for All
Helping people out of poverty means finding them decent and affordable housing. See graphic, simple ways to improve government policies to help home buyers and renters and also avoid housing bubbles.
December 2017
Three Little Shops: Tornadoes, Sharks, and Fin(tech)
An entertaining parable showing how a determined trio of small shopkeepers struggle through natural disasters and unscrupulous moneylenders in their quest to find financing for their growing businesses.
October 2017
Let's Turn on the Lights
Community-based initiatives for cleaner and cheaper electricity are turning on to hometown investment trusts. Small contributions from villagers are matched with crowdfunding and ADB’s Green Finance Catalyzing Facility.
August 2017
Cheaper, Faster, Better Meds
Three smart things countries can do to keep the import of life-saving medicines and vaccines free from delays, unnecessary tariffs, and high costs--watch the second video in ADBI's new animated series.
July 2017
Remittances and Financial Inclusion
Eliki Bolitawa (Alliance for Financial Inclusion) explains the relationship between remittances, financial inclusion, and development. Download the book.
July 2017
Making Migrant Recruitment Fairer
Jonathan Chaloff (OECD) discusses unfair practices in recruiting international migrant workers and how these can be addressed. Download the book.
July 2017
Making Remittances Cheaper and More Accessible
Pia Roman-Tayag (Central Bank of the Philippines) shares 3 innovative initiatives to make remittances cheaper and more accessible all over the Philippines. Download the book.
July 2017
Challenges for Global IT Workers
Mark Buchanan (Fragomen Global) talks about challenges posed by tighter immigration rules for increasingly mobile workers in the global information technology sector. Download the book.
July 2017
Global Economic Slowdown and the Demand for Migrant Work
Jean-Christophe Dumont (OECD) describes how the global economic slowdown and recovery have affected demand and employment for migrant work all over the world. Download the book.
July 2017
Remittance Costs and Financial Literacy
Isaku Endo (World Bank) discusses factors that affect remittance costs, and how financial literacy and market transparency can bring these costs down. Download the book.
July 2017
Diaspora Investment in Development: Can the Private Sector Help?
Eric-Vincent Guichard (Movement Capital) explains how and why the private sector can help channel diaspora investment funds into development projects. Download the book.
June 2017
Technology and Migrant Remittances
Diana Boncheva (Strategic Partnerships and Projects, Mondato LLC) outlines how to improve migrants’ access to technology and how technology can improve the remittance process. Download the book.