Spotlight Archives
- Pacific Economic Monitor – December 2019December 2019The December 2019 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor explores the need for a differentiated approach to long-term development strategies among small island developing states. These economies' unique geographic and physical challenges, compounded by fragility and the "threat multiplier" of elevated risk from climate change, raise cost structures and economic vulnerability that severely constrain development prospects.
- Asian Economic Integration Report 2019/2020November 13, 2019The AEIR is an annual review of economic cooperation and integration that covers the 49 members of ADB in Asia and the Pacific. The theme chapter or this year's report explores the potential of technology to boost productivity in aging economies. It also discusses how innovations can help turn demographic challenges into opportunities. Watch the short video, read highlights and see news release. Download report here.
- Asia’s vibrant elderly are redefining what it means to be “old”November 2019Rapid aging in Asia and the Pacific is affecting the region’s workforce, but reforms that capitalize on increased longevity can help sustain productivity and growth as economies age.
- More than just money: Digital technologies can help narrow the trade finance gapOctober 17, 2019This blog features digital technology's ability to address the challenges of unmet demand for trade finance and how support from governments and regional institutions can help tackle barriers to completing global digital initiatives.
- Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum 2019: Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation for Regional ProsperitySeptember 17, 2019The Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum is the leading regional platform for the exchange of information, experiences and practice on trade facilitation. The 9th Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum focused on how digital and sustainable trade facilitation measures and practices can bring prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Pacific Economic Monitor – July 2019July 2019The July 2019 issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor spotlights socioeconomic development in the Pacific. Articles cover a wide range of topics, including social protection, education, health and elderly care, and nutrition.
- Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Promoting Economic Diversification and EmpowermentJuly 2019This publication explores how international trade is promoting economic empowerment through the increased participation of women and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
- Distributed Ledger Technology and Digital Assets: Policy and Regulatory Challenges in AsiaJune 2019This report offers an analytical framework that allows for more systemic assessments of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and its applications.
- Leveraging Trade for Women's Economic Empowerment in the PacificMay 2019This publication provides insights on how trade can be leveraged to enhance economic opportunities for women in the Pacific.
- How technology can turn Asia's aging workforce into an advantageMarch 2019With progressive aging in Asia, countries face the challenge of sustaining productivity and growth in the future. Cyn-Young Park, Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, and Aiko Kikkawa Takenaka, Economist, both from ADB's Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, tackle the role of technology and innovation, and regional cooperation in overcoming the negative consequences from a contracting and aging workforce. Read blog.
