Social development and poverty


Increased Cost-of-Living Crisis Undermines Progress on Poverty Alleviation in Asia and Pacific
An estimated 155.2 million people in developing Asia–Pacific lived in extreme poverty as of last year, 67.8 million greater than it would have been without the pandemic and the increased cost-of-living crisis

Tags: Social development and poverty, Sustainable Development Goals, COVID-19

Highlights: Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022: Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery
This publication recaps proceedings during ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium 2022. It highlights the solutions that address challenges from the pandemic.

Tags: ASEAN, Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Tourism, Social development and poverty, Health, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Urban development, COVID-19

ADB Lowers Growth Forecast for Developing Asia Amid Global Gloom
Monetary policy tightening by central banks globally and in the region, the protracted Russian invasion of Ukraine, and recurring lockdowns in the People’s Republic of China are slowing down developing Asia’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tags: Economics, COVID-19, Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty

Technology and Disability: Trends and Opportunities in the Digital Economy in ASEAN
This report examines the current and potential role of digital technology in fostering the inclusion and economic empowerment of people with disabilities in Southeast Asia.

Tags: Information and communications technology, ASEAN, Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022
This annual flagship report from ADB provides key economic, financial, social, and environmental data as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Tags: Economics, Sustainable Development Goals, Environment, Health, Finance, Governance and public sector management, Trade and industry, Social development and poverty

Assessing the Implementation of Indonesia’s National Nutrition Information System
Understanding the experiences of users fills in gaps in implementing an app that records and reports on community nutritional status.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Health, Sustainable Development Goals, Indonesia, Social development and poverty

Green Financing Needed to Shift to a Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Growth
Tapping and steering the widest possible range of sources of finance is key, including through SDG-focused domestic resource mobilization, capital market engagement, and private sector partnerships. 

Tags: Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty, 2022 Videos

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, PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera says in a blog post.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Tourism, Economy, Singapore, Gender and development, Sustainable Development Goals, Social development and poverty, Health, COVID-19, Thailand

ASEAN+3 Regional Economic Outlook 2021
This report looks at the growth outlook of ASEAN+3 economies in the wake of COVID-19 and examines policy actions to safeguard an inclusive and sustainable recovery.

Tags: Economy, Social development and poverty, COVID-19

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.

Tags: Economy, Social development and poverty, ASEAN

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