ASEAN Policy Network Webinar Series

The ASEAN Policy Network, an initiative under the Southeast Asia Department (SERD) of the Asian Development Bank, hosts two webinar series: the SERD Policy Talk (SPOT) and Learnings for Economic and Policy Analysis (LEAP). Here are the recordings.

SPOT Series SPOT features conversations on new ideas and development beyond office walls. It aims to inspire people to explore issues outside their normal area of work. It encourages active interaction and debate among the participants with their varied perspectives and approaches.		LEAP Series LEAP features topics to strengthen the economic and policy analysis skills of SERD staff in preparing research and project documents. It encourages discussion and sharing on the latest developments in the region and the participants' country experiences and perspectives.
Date	Title	Date	Title
4 November 2022	Changing Workforce in the Post-COVID-19 World This webinar examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the emerging trends in Southeast Asia's labor markets, particularly for women and the youth, and what needs to be done to ensure a resilient and inclusive workforce in a post-COVID-19 world.	16 December 2021	Lessons from “e-Conomy SEA 2021: Roaring 20s: The SEA Digital Decade" This webinar looked at the prospects and challenges for the digital decade in ASEAN and the policies needed to support growth.
15 July 2022	Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy This webinar discussed opportunities and the role of various stakeholders to accelerate Southeast Asia’s low-carbon energy transition.	19 August 2021	Sustainable Recovery Pathways in Southeast Asia This webinar examined Southeast Asia's growth path in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
10 June 2022	Strengthening the Agrifood System This webinar examined the factors that threaten food security in Southeast Asia and how stakeholders can support the agriculture food system in the region.	28 July 2021	COVID-19, Nonperforming Loans, and Cross-border Bank Lending This webinar explored how international banks respond to a rise in their non-performing loans and those of emerging market borrowers.
25 November 2021	Prospects and Building Resilience of Remittances in Asia This webinar examined the critical role of remittances as a lifeline for people in the region.	18 May 2021	From Battlefield to Marketplace: Connectivity, Industrialization, and Spatial Convergence in the GMS This webinar discussed how satellite images over time revealed the impact of ADB investments in the Greater Mekong Subregion's economic corridors.
26 August 2021	Promoting Inclusive Finance This webinar explored the catalytic role of financial inclusion to attain the SDGs and support more inclusive development.	22 April 2021	Using AI and Satellite to Assess Flooding Impact This webinar examined the use of earth observation tools to assess flood damage in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia in October 2020 and Dili, Timor-Leste in April 2021.
29 July 2021	Reshaping Cities in Post-COVID-19 World This webinar discussed the challenges of cities in battling the impact of COVID-19 and cities' role as job creators and engines of growth.	4 March 2021	Targeting the Poor using Big Data This webinar examined the application of big data in mapping poverty.
24 June 2021	Focusing on Debt Sustainability This webinar explored how the pandemic has heightened debt vulnerability in the region and how ADB can support countries keep debt sustainable despite the need to support COVID-19-related spending priorities.
29 April 2021	Reinvigorating the Agro-Processing Industry This webinar looked at the role of the public and private sectors in reinvigorating the agro-processing industry in Southeast Asia.
25 March 2021	Building Dynamic SMEs This webinar examined policies and strategies needed to build dynamic and successful SMEs.
26 February 2021	Small Economy Challenges This webinar discussed how small economies can diversify their economic base and how to better integrate into the regional and global economy.
28 January 2021	Transforming Education This policy talk examined how COVID-19 has reshaped education and how students and teachers responded to the transition.
1 December 2020	Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and How It Can Transform the Economies in the Region This webinar examined RCEP's implications on Southeast Asia's economic trajectory.

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