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Time of Event
10:00am-11:00am Tokyo time
Summary
This webinar highlighted key takeaways from the new book Harnessing Digitalization for Sustainable Economic Development: Insights for Asia, which were discussed by the coeditors and a panel of contributors to the book. The focus was on the impact of digitalization on economic performance and trade, particularly in the region. The event also examined the channels through which digitalization affects firms and the labor market in Asia, and future policy challenges.
The discussion was followed by an audience question and answer session.
Objectives
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Overview the new book Harnessing Digitalization for Sustainable Economic Development: Insights for Asia
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Explore digitalization’s role in contributing to sustainable economic development in the region and related policy issues
Target Participants
- Policy makers; experts from think tanks, universities, and other institutions; and media and interested members of the public
Output
- Free download link for the book Harnessing Digitalization for Sustainable Economic Development: Insights for Asia
- Enhanced understanding of the impacts of digitalization on sustainable economic development
- Greater impetus for policies aimed at harnessing digitalization’s benefits for growth and development
Event Presentations*
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Overview of Book: “Harnessing Digitalization for Sustainable Economic Development: Insights for Asia” |
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Labour Skills, Economic Returns, and Automatability in Thailand |
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An Integrated and Smart ASEAN: Overcoming Adversities and Achieving Sustainable and Inclusive Growth |
*Disclaimer: The views expressed in these presentations are the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its Board of Directors, or the governments they represent. ADBI does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for any consequences of their use. Terminology used may not necessarily be consistent with ADB official terms.