ASEAN


Rethinking Infrastructure Financing for Southeast Asia in the Post-Pandemic Era
This report analyzes how the pandemic has impacted investment in infrastructure in Southeast Asia and assesses how infrastructure development can help drive economic recovery and support sustainable growth.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Finance, COVID-19, Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals

Can Renewable Energy Certificates Increase Clean Energy Investments in BIMP-EAGA Countries?
A grant-supported study is looking into the market potential of tradeable certificates and how countries can set up a regional system.

Tags: Energy, ASEAN, Environment, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

Southeast Asia Urged to Seize $200 Billion in Opportunities in Solar PVs, Electric Two-Wheelers, and Batteries
To unlock these opportunities, however, the region needs joint action from multiple stakeholders to provide regulations, standards, manufacturing sector reforms, and other initiatives.

Tags: SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Technology, Environment, Energy, Trade and industry, Private sector development, Sustainable Development Goals, Transportation

The Catalytic Role of Credit Enhancement and Blended Finance for Infrastructure in Asia
The use of guarantees in blended finance transactions could help close the infrastructure financing gap in Asia.

Tags: Finance, ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals

Fostering ASEAN’s Digital Future through Cybersecurity Policies and Human Empowerment
This policy brief proposes policy recommendations to ensure successful investment in cybersecurity.

Tags: Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Technology, Economy

$200 Billion in Opportunities Seen in the Manufacture of Solar PVs, Electric Motorcycles, and Batteries
Unlocking the region’s potential for the three opportunities would depend on whether the right enablers are in place, including regulatory policies, business ecosystems, technologies, and funding.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, Energy, Environment, Private sector development, Sustainable Development Goals, Trade and industry, SEADS2023

Embracing the Future of Tourism with Digital Technologies
Tourism officials from Southeast Asia learn about smart tourism technologies in the Republic of Korea.

Tags: Tourism, Technology, Information and communications technology, COVID-19, ASEAN

SEADS 2023 Highlights: Accelerated Climate Action Urged
Representatives from governments, businesses, and the development sector called for accelerated climate action to ensure Southeast Asia’s carbon neutrality by 2050.

Tags: SEADS 2023, 2023 Videos, ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals, Finance

Why ASEAN Is Shifting to a Circular Economy
Adopting sustainable consumption and production practices will have multiple economic and social benefits, such as creating green jobs and reducing pollution.

Tags: Environment, Economy, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals

How to Decarbonize the Health Sector
Decarbonizing the sector entails shifting to renewable energy, embracing the circular economy model, adopting net-zero healthcare, greening the pharmaceutical supply chain, and producing low-carbon pharmaceuticals.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Health, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Finance, Energy, Sustainable Development Goals

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