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Improving the competitiveness of the garment sector—a significant employer of women—is critical. Photo credit: ADB​​​​​​.
News
23 May 2022

Targeted Support for Growth Sectors Can Boost Post-Pandemic Recovery

More than 2 years into the pandemic, economic recovery is beginning to gain momentum in the ASEAN+3 region.
Policy makers and educators should prioritize support for young children who suffered the most in terms of missed learning opportunities during the pandemic. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
20 May 2022

Southeast Asia Prepares for the Safe Reopening of Schools and Future Disruptions

Around 140 million children and adolescents in Southeast Asia have suffered unprecedented education and learning disruptions because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The World Health Organization has recognized vaccine hesitancy as one of the top 10 global threats to public health. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
18 May 2022

Building Vaccine Confidence through AI-Powered Insights

Using technology like artificial intelligence to gather data and insights can ensure the right content around vaccinations reaches the right audience, at the right time.
Event
13 May 2022

Economic Recovery in ASEAN+3: New Drivers of Growth and Optimism

This webinar discusses several themes critical to economic recovery in the ASEAN+3 region amid pandemic scarring. It focuses on regional- and country-level sectoral growth drivers.
Government officials across the region have the unenviable position of weighing public health risks versus the impact to livelihoods and broad scale economic impacts. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
13 May 2022

Finding Ways to Revive Travel Sustainably

While there is no playbook on how to restart the travel engine, there are opportunities to streamline measures while respecting practical risk mitigation considerations.
Indonesia is set to host the G20 Summit in Bali in November. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
12 May 2022

How G20 Can Ensure Digital Transformation: Development for All

This op-ed from ERIA examines what G20 can do to advance digital transformation and digital trade.
Each electric ferry can transport up to 250 passengers, helping to reduce noise and water pollution along the busy Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Photo credit: ADB.
News
11 May 2022

ADB Finances Electric Ferries in Thailand—First in Southeast Asia

The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 18,900 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year.
Supporting Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia
Publication
4 May 2022

Supporting Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia

This report proposes reforms in five key sectors to support the region's COVID-19 economic recovery and drive sustainable, broad-based growth.
A Preliminary Assessment of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Publication
28 April 2022

A Preliminary Assessment of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership

This brief discusses the potential benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement and provides recommendations on how to maximize its potential.
Sand is the world’s second most exploited resource and must be wisely managed. Photo credit: ADB.
News
28 April 2022

Sand Crisis Looms as Demand Surges, Warns UN Report

Sand must be recognized as a strategic resource, not only as a material for construction, but also for its multiple roles in the environment.
Article
27 April 2022

Laid Off due to COVID-19

Thanks to an intensive skills training, Syafii Ghazali was able to retool to transition from a career in publishing to software development.
More companies have gained a better understanding on the benefits of ESG compliance as they transform their supply chains to be more sustainable. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
27 April 2022

Corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance Risks under the Lens

As regulation tightens and social pressure increases, Refinitv takes a look at the past, the present, and the future for companies implementing ESG compliance programs.
By 2030, the region’s green economy will contribute $1 trillion in economic opportunities, and potentially contribute 6%–8% growth in GDP from new growth areas. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
26 April 2022

Financing Climate Action: Three Priorities for Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia needs to rapidly mobilize private funds to meet the region's financial needs of $210 billion per year in adaptation and mitigation investments.
The well-being of women and girls should be at the heart of recovery programs. Photo credit: ADB.
News
26 April 2022

Southeast Asia's Recovery Should Be People-Centered

With the pandemic amplifying the inequalities plaguing the region, it has become more urgent to adopt inclusive solutions to build back better.
With 65% of Asia’s infrastructure projects not considered bankable and with the clock ticking to deliver on their net-zero goals, countries like Indonesia are under pressure to line up green projects that would attract investments from the private sector. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
19 April 2022

6 Ways Indonesia Can Green Its Infrastructure Pipeline

Incorporating environmental, social, and governance norms in planning and offering incentives for fund raising, among ways to add more green projects.