Sustainable Development Goals


MSMEs Critical for a Greener Future in Southeast Asia
MSMEs are the first and last mile of the economy. As such, more concerted support for MSMEs to chart a greener way forward is needed, from governments, platform companies, and new digital solutions providers.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Private sector development, MSMEs, Information and communications technology, Environment, Climate change and disaster risk management, Sustainable Development Goals

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

Here Is How Employers in Asia–Pacific Are Hiring in the Digital Age
Education systems need retooling to meet the growing demand for higher digital skills.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Education, Sustainable Development Goals, Capacity development

$3 Million in Seed Funding at Stake in Search for Innovative Solutions to Fight Climate Change
Grant size ranges from $100,000 to $250,000; deadline ends 31 January 2023.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals

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

InfraAsia Project Portal: Bridging Infrastructure Projects in Asia
The portal is designed as a virtual marketplace to showcase upcoming infrastructure projects in the region.

Tags: Economy, Sustainable Development Goals, Transportation, Energy, Water, Trade and industry

Intellectual Property Rights: Key to Sustainability in Indonesia
IP rights is essential to enable innovation and diffusion of sustainable technologies, improve collaboration, and foster prosperity in developing countries.

Tags: Information and communications technology, Sustainable Development Goals, Indonesia

8 Artists Spearheading Southeast Asian Representation in the Digital Realm
These artists are not merely providing a platform for underrepresented groups, but are also spotlighting ethnic cultures and the socioeconomic divide in their art.

Tags: Sustainable Development Goals, ASEAN, Information and communications technology

Digital Skills Critical for Jobs in Asia and the Pacific, Says ADB–LinkedIn Report
Around 75% of employers in four countries note a rise in demand for new hires with digital skills over the last 5 years.

Tags: Education, Sustainable Development Goals, Indonesia, Philippines

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

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