Publication
30 June 2021

Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Digital Government across Asia and the Pacific

This paper details ways governments can move public services to the cloud.

Article
30 June 2021

Empowering Women in Public Service in Lao PDR

An ADB program in Lao PDR that provides trainings, fellowships, and study tours to create opportunities for women has proved to be a game changer.

Article
30 June 2021

How Land Value Capture Can Help Finance Cities

Value capture financing taps into increases in property values, among other benefits, resulting from infrastructure investments.

Event
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.

Publication
18 June 2021

The State of Social Enterprise in South East Asia

This report delves into the size, scale, and scope of the social enterprise sector in Southeast Asia.

Article
18 June 2021

A 4IR-Ready Workforce May Be the Key to Faster Business Recovery

Research in Southeast Asia shows large potential returns to businesses arising from productivity increases, creating 169 million jobs by 2030.

Article
18 June 2021

What Grab Has Learned from the Frontlines of the Pandemic

Going beyond food delivery in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.

Publication
14 June 2021

Women’s Participation in the Digital Economy: Improving Access to Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Across ASEAN

This paper looks at the digital gender divide in Southeast Asia and outlines measures to bridge the gap.

Article
14 June 2021

Southeast Asia Takes Action against Plastic Pollution

ASEAN has adopted a regional action plan to reduce marine plastic debris.

Publication
8 June 2021

Technology and Humanity: Emerging Insights Report 2021

This report features insights from social entrepreneurs about using technology for positive social change.

Publication
8 June 2021

Skills for the Future: Capturing the Economic Opportunity of Digital Skills in Indonesia

This study examines how accelerating the pace of providing digital skills to workers could contribute $303.4 billion to Indonesia's economy by 2030.

Article
4 June 2021

Philippines’ COVID-19 Employment Challenge: Labor Market Programs to the Rescue

As the Philippines rebounds from the pandemic, strengthening labor market programs will be critical to help workers and enterprises make the transition.

Publication
3 June 2021

Supporting Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery in Southeast Asia

This policy brief recommends ways to boost five key sectors to support Southeast Asia’s economic recovery following the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Publication
3 June 2021

Harnessing the Potential of Big Data in Post-Pandemic Southeast Asia

This brief looks at how Southeast Asian countries can leverage on big data to improve public service delivery and sustain recovery from the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Publication
3 June 2021

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

This brief prescribes a green recovery path for Southeast Asia in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.