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Publication
27 September 2021

Sustainable Public Procurement Action Plan for Indian Railways

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.
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Publication
27 September 2021

Access to Finance for Sustainable Consumption and Production Practices by Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in India

This SWITCH-Asia report provides recommendations for financial institutions.
MSMEs have suffered disproportionately during sudden economic shocks, as illustrated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo credit: iStock/ake1150sb.
Article
23 September 2021

How to Give MSMEs a Better Chance against Economic Shocks

Holistic framework needed to help small businesses survive shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gamification involves the use of video game elements in non-game contexts, like e-learning, to infuse play in the classroom. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
23 September 2021

How Gamification and E-learning Can Empower Students in Lao PDR

The ADB-backed initiative aims to bridge the skills gap and raise the quality of the country’s workforce.
Event
23 September 2021

ASEAN Economies: The Road to Recovery

This webinar examined the economic outlook for ASEAN economies in the wake of COVID-19.
There is a wide variety of technologies powered by solar that can be used to improve productivity in agriculture, aquaculture, and fisheries. Photo credit: Choun Sotheavuth, PIN Cambodia.
Article
22 September 2021

Solar Energy Solutions Are Transforming Cambodia’s Agriculture and Fisheries Sector

Solar's applications in drying and storing produce show a lot of potential, especially in Cambodia, where the market for dried products is significant.
Indonesia targets to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
22 September 2021

Indonesia Raises Its Net Zero Ambition—Can It Be a Leader for Climate Commitments in Southeast Asia?

Indonesia’s new long-term low-carbon and climate resilience strategy is a sign the Southeast Asian country can be a leader for climate ambition.
Impacts of the RCEP on ASEAN and ASEAN Least Developed Countries in the Post-pandemic Recovery cover
Publication
20 September 2021

Impacts of the RCEP on ASEAN and ASEAN Least Developed Countries in the Post-pandemic Recovery

This policy brief from ERIA highlights the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on ASEAN and its least developed countries post-pandemic.
Countries in Southeast Asia are stepping up the rollout of 5G infrastructure to support the growth of the digital economy. Photo credit: iStock/Kinwun.
News
13 September 2021

ASEAN’s Share in Global FDI Growing Despite COVID-19

Foreign investments in the digital economy, including Industry 4.0 technologies, and infrastructure remain strong.
Southeast Asia is a major hotspot for plastic pollution. Photo credit: iStock/richcarey.
Article
8 September 2021

How Augmented Reality Is Driving Action in the Plastic Pandemic

Kay Vasey, founder of MeshMinds Foundation, details some pointers on helping launch an AR-powered campaign for UNEP.
To address the issue of lack of awareness of cloud services, cloud technology should be presented early on in educational settings to promote familiarity and skills development. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
8 September 2021

How Policy Makers Can Help Startups Leverage Cloud Computing

Policies should foster vibrant start-up ecosystems, enabled by foundational technologies, such as cloud computing.
SERD Policy Talk: Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World
Publication
31 August 2021

Reshaping Cities in the Post-COVID-19 World

This report is based on a webinar that examined the challenges faced by cities in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights policy actions stakeholders need to adopt to make cities more resilient.
Event
26 August 2021

Promoting Inclusive Finance

This webinar explored the catalytic role of financial inclusion to attain the SDGs and support more inclusive development.
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Publication
26 August 2021

Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Tech Start-Ups across Asia and the Pacific

This paper from the Asian Development Bank looks at the opportunities and challenges for start-ups in deploying the cloud and examines how policymakers can help start-ups make the most of cloud-computing technologies.
Big data can help countries track vaccine rollout and ensure that vaccines are stored within a precise temperature range, preserving their quality along the distribution chain. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
26 August 2021

5 Ways Big Data Can Spur Southeast Asia Recovery in the Wake of the Pandemic

The technology can help governments respond swiftly to crises, improve services, and enhance resilience to future shocks.