Description
Wellness fosters a sound mind and body, which is vital for Asia's post-pandemic recovery. How can we translate the rich scientific evidence that the book Wellness for a Healthy Asia offers into actual policies? In this webinar co-organized by ADB and the World Health Organization, join the panel of experts in a discussion of how Asian governments can promote the physical and mental health of people in Asia and the Pacific.
Objectives
Attendees will engage with the panelists to:
- Disseminate the key messages of the book Wellness for a Healthy Asia
- Explore the role of wellness in physical and mental health.
- Discuss the role of wellness in economic growth and sustainable development.
How to join
Registration is closed
Resource persons
Webinar host
Donghyun Park
Principal Economist
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department
Asian Development Bank
Presenter
Tanja Kuchenmüller
Unit Head
Evidence to Policy and Impact Research for Health - Science Division
World Health Organization
Moderator
Matthias Helble
Senior Economist
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department
Asian Development Bank
Panelists
Gerard Bodeker
Chairman of the Global Initiative for Traditional Systems of Health Initiative
Chair, Mental Wellness Initiative
Global Wellness Institute
Cut Novianti Rachmi
Senior Researcher
Reconstra Utama Integra
Jakarta, Indonesia
Tara Kessaram
Team Lead
Noncommunicable Diseases and Healthier Populations
World Health Organization, Indonesia
Scott Wayne
President, SW Associates – Sustainable Destination Services and
Adjunct Faculty in Urban Planning and Global Hospitality Leadership,
Georgetown University