ADBI-Central Bank of Sri Lanka-APAEA Workshop on Monetary Policy, Banking and Finance, and Central Banking

Time of Event

10:00–15:15 Colombo, Sri Lanka time
13:30–18:45 Tokyo time

Summary

The conduct of monetary policy is increasingly challenging for emerging Asian economies due to the effects of COVID-19, unconventional monetary policies in advanced countries, volatile capital flows, volatile commodity prices, and the spillover effects of trade conflicts.

This ADBI-Central Bank of Sri Lanka-Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA) virtual workshop will feature new research papers that examine monetary policy, banking and finance, and central banking imperatives across developing Asia and the Pacific.

Objectives

• Assess factors affecting the conduct of monetary policy in emerging Asian economies
• Explore how monetary policy transmission can be improved

Target Participants

• Central bankers and other government officials
• Experts from think tanks, academia, and international organizations
• Interested members of the public

Output

• Enhanced understanding of factors affecting the conduct of monetary policy in emerging Asian economies
• Improved dialogue and support for monetary policy development and research
• Presentations and related materials to be made available on the ADBI website
• Featured research papers will be considered for publication in a special issue of an SSCI-listed journal

Partners

• Central Bank of Sri Lanka
• Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association