Developing Asia to Grow 7.3% in 2021 Even as COVID-19 Lingers

“Growth is gaining momentum across developing Asia, but renewed COVID-19 outbreaks pose a threat to recovery. Economies in the region are on diverging paths. Their trajectories are shaped by the extent of domestic outbreaks, the pace of their vaccine rollouts, and how much they are benefiting from the global recovery.” — ADB Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada

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ADB Virtual 54th Annual Meeting

The three-day ADB (virtual) Annual Meeting opens with a conversation between President Masatsugu Asakawa and international journalist and broadcaster Zeinab Badawi on re-imagining Asia and the Pacific in a post-pandemic world.

COVID-19 pandemic spurs Asia’s focus on tax, resource mobilization reform

After spending heavily to support their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Asia and the Pacific need to look to tax and financial management reforms to mobilize resources for a sustainable, equitable recovery. Watch: The Launch of the Asia Pacific Tax Hub 19:00-20:30 GMT+8

COVID-19 pandemic spurs Asia’s focus on tax, resource mobilization reform

After spending heavily to support their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Asia and the Pacific need to look to tax and financial management reforms to mobilize resources for a sustainable, equitable recovery.
See Asia Pacific Tax Hub
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A Woman-Focused Recovery for a More Inclusive Post-COVID-19 Future

As Asia and the Pacific economies look to recovery, it will be important to address these inequalities in women’s work to ensure a more inclusive "new normal". Login to replay the event

Raising the Bar on Climate Ambition: Road to COP 26

The global community is facing two generation-defining challenges—recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and responding to climate change. This seminar aims to encourage dialogue on raising climate action ambition in the region. Watch live event: 18:30-20:00 GMT+8

Governors’ Business Session

The 54th ADB Annual Meeting will conclude today with an online business session of the ADB Board of Governors.
Watch live at 18:30-19:15 GMT+8

The 54th Annual Meeting of ADB Concludes

The three-day Annual Meeting addressed issues including COVID-19, green recovery, climate change, gender equality and tax reform. President Asakawa is confident that Asia and the Pacific region can emerge from the pandemic “even stronger than before”. 
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COVID-19 pandemic spurs Asia’s focus on tax, resource mobilization reform

After spending heavily to support their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Asia and the Pacific need to look to tax and financial management reforms to mobilize resources for a sustainable, equitable recovery.
Asia Pacific Tax Hub

Key Figures in the Fight Against Climate Change

From ‘zero’ to ‘100 billion’ these are the critical figures at play in climate action.
ADB's Focus on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management

A Green Economic Reset will Deliver an Inclusive, Lasting Recovery for Asia and the Pacific

As Asia and the Pacific looks to emerge from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, countries in the region need to decide how to rebuild their shattered economies.

ADB President Calls for “Bold Action” on Climate Change at 16th Asia Clean Energy Forum

“We must commit wholeheartedly to fighting climate change and meeting the emission-reduction goals under the Paris Agreement.” - ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa