As online marketplaces mushroom, businesses need to create safe digital environments for users, says Alan Chan, Lazada Group’s chief risk officer.
How COVID-19 Cash Grants Reached the Poor in the Philippines
A case study examines how an ambitious program of delivering cash assistance to 18 million households was carried out.
Will Asia Outshine the West in a Bid for a Sustainable Future?
Across the region, there is evidence of countries prioritizing adaptation measures to boost climate resilience.
Sustainable Energy Solution for Agri-Food Processing and Waste Management in Rural Viet Nam
Converting farm wastes into fuel for heating and processing purposes also reduces rural pollution.
Upcoming Event
DigitalxADB: Driving Digital Development across Asia and the Pacific
11–29 October 2021 l Virtual
ADB's signature digital event, DigitalxADB, will delve into how digital is reshaping its operations, investments, and work.
Latest News
Insights
Across the region, there is evidence of countries prioritizing adaptation measures to boost climate resilience.
News
Non-profit think-tank to drive research and dialogue around Southeast Asia’s digital economy
Report
This report from Grab and Bain & Company examines the opportunities and challenges facing digital platforms and outlines priorities governments need to address to reap the full benefits for consumers, market players, and economies.
News
The expanded climate finance ambition is a key element of ADB's efforts to support developing member countries.
Solutions
The open data platform allows anyone to analyze the restoration potential of any place on Earth.
Solutions
Cloud computing can accelerate innovation on the path to net zero carbon
News
Improving the country's road network is also expected to boost economic development along the Greater Mekong Subregion.
News
The platform will provide concessional capital and address policy and regulatory constraints hampering private investments in sustainable infrastructure.
News
P150,000 in prize money at stake for the best solution to promote inclusive education.
Solutions
Converting farm wastes into fuel for heating and processing purposes also reduces rural pollution.
Solutions
A case study examines how an ambitious program of delivering cash assistance to 18 million households was carried out.
News
The project will help pave the way for increased international connectivity and support the country’s efforts to join the WTO, ASEAN, and other regional and global trade agreements.
News
The declaration calls on all stakeholders to cut global tourism emissions by at least a half over the next decade and reach net zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.
News
Resource for parents, teachers and health professionals follows hugely successful first edition
Report
This case study from the ADB Institute explores the implementation challenges, successes, and lessons learned from a nationwide social protection intervention in the Philippines.
Report
In this report, ADB projects developing Asia to grow 7.1% in 2021 and 5.4% in 2022, supported by a broad recovery in exports.
Report
This report from ADB and World Bank summarizes the climate risks faced by the Philippines and looks at adaptation priorities.
Report
This report from SWITCH-Asia lays out an action plan to mainstream sustainable public procurement, sustainable building and construction, and water and waste management, in the Indian railways system.
News
Key stakeholders from across the world will gather to consider how knowledge management tools and techniques can optimize development work and drive positive change.
Report
This brief from SWITCH-Asia examines Indian SMEs' access to finance for sustainable consumption and production practices and details recommendations for financial institutions.
Videos
In this webinar from Refinitiv and SEADS, experts weigh in on the outlook for Southeast Asia in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solutions
In this op-ed piece, AlphaBeta's Bingxun Seng prescribes a holistic framework to help small businesses survive shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solutions
The initiative, which is backed by an ADB-managed trust fund, with support from the Government of Australia, aims to bridge the skills gap and raise the quality of the country’s workforce.
News
New report sees the region growing 3.1% this year, down from a 4.4% forecast in April.
Solutions
A project by the EU SWITCH-Asia Programme showcases solar's applications in drying and storing produce.
Solutions
Indonesia Raises Its Net Zero Ambition—Can It Be a Leader for Climate Commitments in Southeast Asia?
22 September 2021
Indonesia’s new long-term low-carbon and climate resilience strategy—which includes aspirations to reach net zero emissions by 2060 or sooner—is a sign the nation can be a leader for climate ambition.
News
Stronger links between agriculture and tourism seen to contribute to the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Report
This policy brief from ERIA highlights the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on ASEAN and its least developed countries post-pandemic.
News
Foreign investments in the digital economy, including Industry 4.0 technologies, and infrastructure remain strong.
COVID-19 Updates
The inaugural meeting focused on how to increase the supply of COVID-19 vaccines across Asia and the Pacific.
Far too few deaths in the region are registered with a medically certified cause of death.
AstraZeneca/Oxford-developed vaccines to reach countries in the coming weeks.
SEADS Webinar
Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Tech Start-ups across Asia and the Pacific
New enterprises that produce digital solutions for businesses, public institutions, civil society, and consumers play a vital role in shaping digital economies. One way for governments to help these start-ups is by fostering the adoption and expansion of cloud computing as a foundational technology for the digital economy.
Solutions
Aeloi Technologies, the winner of ADB’s smart cities datathon, wants to help bridge the $8.1-trillion credit gap facing MSMEs worldwide.
To successfully move to the cloud, governments need to lay the right policy environment, establish a clear strategy and adoption plan, and ensure experts are in place to help with the implementation.
Countries urged to come up with a common definition, assess health and safety hotspots, and replicate mechanisms to foster coordination, among others.
Spotlight
Will Asia Outshine the West in a Bid for a Sustainable Future?
Across the region, there is evidence of countries prioritizing adaptation measures to boost climate resilience.
Publications
This report from ADB and World Bank summarizes the climate risks faced by the Philippines and looks at adaptation priorities.
This report from SWITCH-Asia lays out an action plan to mainstream sustainable public procurement, sustainable building and construction, and water and waste management, in the Indian railways system.
This brief from SWITCH-Asia examines Indian SMEs' access to finance sustainable consumption and production practices and details recommendations for financial institutions.
Events
October
11 - 29
2021
ADB Webinar
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM GMT+8
October
20
2021
UNESCAP and WEF Webinar
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Geneva Time
October
21
2021
ERIA Webinar
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM Jakarta Time
October
20 - 22
2021
Government of Hunan Province and ADB Forum
09:00 AM - 08:00 PM CST
October
26
2021
ClimateWorks Australia Webinar
04:30 PM - 05:35 PM Sydney Time
December
7 - 9
2021
Habitat for Humanity and SWITH-Asia Programme Hybrid Event
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM Bangkok Time
What is SEADS?
The Southeast Asia Development Solutions—SEADS—is a knowledge and innovation platform under the Asian Development Bank. In tandem with its partner program, the Southeast Asia Development Symposium, SEADS aims to help crystallize thinking on relevant and critical issues in the region, and support countries in becoming prosperous, knowledge-based, and sustainable.
Sowing SEADS of Growth
INNOVATIONS
Discover the latest cutting-edge breakthroughs that can help countries tackle pressing challenges.
SOLUTIONS
Hear from leading minds and trailblazers from industry, technology, the public sector, and academia.
CONNECTIONS
Interact with problem-solvers and next-generation thinkers from Southeast Asia and beyond.
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