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ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA (Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia)

ERIA is an international organization that was established in 2008 by an agreement of the leaders of 16 East Asia Summit (EAS) member countries. Its main role is to conduct research and policy analyses to facilitate ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) building and to support wider regional community building.

The annual number of robot installations worldwide has more than tripled in the last decade, reaching a total of over 500,000 by the end of 2021. Photo credit: ADB.
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How Robots and AI Will Impact Productivity, Trade, and Labor

With robots and AI seen to increase productivity, trade, and the creation of new skills, the forthcoming technological developments in robotics and AI need to be welcomed rather than discouraged.
LNG imports to ASEAN countries have surged from almost zero in 2010 to 0.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2011 and to 12 mtpa in 2020. Photo credit: iStock/Suphanat Khumsap.
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Can Southeast Asian Countries Sustainably Continue Their LNG Development?

Investing in downstream LNG infrastructure is not a step back from the region's ambitious climate goals as long as governments continue adopting clean energy technologies.
Building Prolific Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Shared Lessons from India and ASEAN
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Building Prolific Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: Shared Lessons from India and ASEAN

This report looks at the evolution of the incubation ecosystem in India and ASEAN and presents a comparative analysis of some of the major policies. It is based on the joint roundtable held by CIIE.CO and ERIA on "Incubators as Catalysts for Innovation," as well as previous research by both organizations on incubators in their respective countries and/or regions.
Women face significant barriers when starting and growing a business Photo credit: ADB.
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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Eastern Indonesia

Create a supportive environment by providing greater access to financing, services, and training and by addressing gender-based discrimination.
Social Enterprises and Disability: Promoting Inclusion, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in ASEAN
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Social Enterprises and Disability: Promoting Inclusion, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in ASEAN

This policy brief highlights the role of social enterprises in promoting social impact and inclusion for people with disabilities in ASEAN.
Firms’ Financial Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Fiscal Incentives
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Firms’ Financial Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Fiscal Incentives

This study measures companies’ financial distress during the pandemic and examines the potential impact of fiscal incentives on financial performance, focusing on companies in Indonesia and Malaysia.
If Indonesia commits to recycling by persistently sorting waste, the increase in demand will force municipalities to build diversified recycling facilities. Photo credit: ADB.
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Overcoming the Challenge: Effective Solid Waste Management on a Budget

A devastating methane gas explosion in a landfill in Bandung, Indonesia is a painful reminder on the need for proper solid waste management.
Venture-capital investments in ASEAN remain primarily concentrated in Singapore, ASEAN’s leading innovation hub, and Indonesia, ASEAN’s biggest market. Photo credit: ADB.
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Southeast Asia’s Tech Industry Goes from a Gallop to a Canter

With investments in ASEAN startups showing signs of weakness, policies are needed to support innovation ecosystems across the region.
Hydrogen technology in Indonesia remains in the pilot research project stage. Photo credit: iStock/UniqueMotionGraphics.
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Can Green Hydrogen Help Indonesia Meet Its Net-Zero Goals?

Hydrogen power could play an important role as an alternative to fossil fuels and can be employed across industries, power generation, and transport.
Protecting intellectual property rights is essential in the transfer of sustainable technologies to developing countries. Photo credit: ADB.
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Intellectual Property Rights: Key to Sustainability in Indonesia

IP rights is essential to enable innovation and diffusion of sustainable technologies, improve collaboration, and foster prosperity in developing countries.