ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Description
Asian Impact is a webinar series that showcases ADB’s research work and informs debate on critical policy issues in Asia. ADB experts, noted academics, frontline policy makers, and others will provide their insights through engaging panel discussions and stimulating research seminars. Join us for an evidence-based exploration of Asia’s continuing economic transformation and the risks that the region faces.
Who is the series for
This series is primarily for policy makers in Asia and the Pacific; researchers from universities and think tanks; members of the international development community as well as anyone with an interest in the topic.
Promoting Small Firms for Resilient, Gender-Balance Growth in the Pacific
, Online via Zoom, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
Description
Low business diversity can limit Pacific countries’ growth potential. Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2023 shows how promoting women entrepreneurs can be part of the solution. The webinar will discuss key findings from the business survey conducted in Fiji and explore needed policy actions for gender mainstreaming in the Pacific.
Objectives
Webinar attendees will have the chance to engage with the speakers and:
- Gain a deeper understanding of challenges on women-led small firms through the survey findings in Fiji;
- Discuss the policy actions needed to support women-led small firms and entrepreneurs in the Pacific;
- Obtain and share insights on policy recommendations from experts.
How to register
Registration is closed.
Resource speakers
Webinar host / Presenter
Shigehiro Shinozaki
Senior Economist
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Moderator
Lisette Cipriano
Principal Digital Finance Specialist
Sectors Group
ADB
Panelists
Sarah Boxall
Economic Empowerment of Women Specialist
Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative
ADB
Sera Dugucanavanua-Halofaki
Senior Women Interest Officer
Department of Women, Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection
Fiji
Faizal Khan
Director
Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises in Fiji,
and the Program Director of MSME Fiji
Background material
How to Stop Automotive Battery Recycling from Poisoning our Children
, Online via Zoom, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
Description
Lead is a harmful substance that, if not properly handled, can impair cognitive development, especially among children. A major source of lead pollution nowadays is informal, open-air recycling of automotive batteries, particularly in developing countries. But as a recent ADB Policy Brief argues there are ways to make recycling practices safe, with appropriate safety standards to prevent the release of lead into the environment. A panel of experts will consider the role of communities, manufacturers, consumers, governments, and funding agencies in protecting children from the harms of lead.
Objectives
Attendees will engage with the panelists to:
- Understand the risk of lead exposure in developing countries arising from unsafe practices in recycling automotive batteries
- Hear about solutions that can make recycling practices safe for workers, children, and communities
- Learn strategies based on best practices that can help address remaining challenges
How to register
Registration is closed.
Resource speakers
Webinar host and moderator
Albert Park
Chief Economist and Director General
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Presenter
Rhea Molato-Gayares
Associate Economics Officer
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Panelists
Amrita Kundu
Assistant Professor of Operations and Information Management
McDonough School of Business Georgetown University
Geri-Geronimo Sañez
Chief of Hazardous Waste Management Section
Environmental Management Bureau
Department of Environment and Natural Resources Philippines
Budi Susilorini
Country Director
Pure Earth Indonesia Foundation
Carlos Zaim
Vice President for Corporate Affairs
Clarios
Background material
Innovative Data for Real-Time Trade Monitoring
, Online via Zoom, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
Description
Disruptions to economies and global supply chains highlight the importance of accurate and timely economic statistics. In recent years, data on vessel movements through the Automatic Identification System (AIS), has become an experimental source of analysis for high-frequency alternative statistics. This report proposes a framework to derive high-frequency indicators from AIS for activity in individual ports and at the global-level from AIS. This report also develops methods that help overcome challenges in big data processing. Findings suggest that AIS data can be used to produce more timely maritime statistics for individual ports and global trading activity.
Objectives
- To impart a deeper understanding of what the Automatic Identification System is and how this can be used as alternative statistics;
- To discuss the team’s proposed AIS framework and its workability using available data; and,
- To explore the extent and impact of AIS on the economy
How to register
Registration is closed.
Resource speakers
Webinar host and moderator
Mahinthan Mariasingham
Senior Statistician
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Presenters
Ed Kieran Reyes
Consultant
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Cherryl Chico
Consultant
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Panelists
Gabriel Fuentes
Assistant Professor
Norwegian School of Economics
Justin McGurk
Geospatial Specialist
Irish Central Statistics Office
Jasper Verschuur
Postdoctoral Researcher
University of Oxford
Nele van der Wielen
Statistician
Transport Division
Irish Central Statistics Office
Asian Development Outlook September 2023 Launch
, Online via Zoom, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
Description
Driven by strong domestic demand, growth in developing Asia is expected to remain strong despite a weaker global outlook. Inflation continues moderating in the region. But risks are rising—from a weakening property sector in the People’s Republic of China, food security challenges, and financial stability risks. Asian Development Outlook September 2023 sheds light on these.
Objectives
- Learn about drivers of economic growth and inflation in the region;
- Understand the key risks weighing on the region’s outlook;
- Obtain insights on policy responses to ongoing challenges.
How to register
Registration closed.
Resource speakers
Webinar host and presenter
Irfan Qureshi
Economist
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Webinar host and moderator
Madhavi Pundit
Senior Economist
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Panelists
Lilia Aleksanyan
Economist
Central and West Asia Department
ADB
Rana Hasan
Regional Lead Economist
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Yothin Jinjarak
Senior Economist
East Asia Department
ADB
Maria Carina Tinio
Associate Economics Officer
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Dulce Zara
Senior Regional Cooperation Officer
Southeast Asia Department
ADB
Background material
Survey Insights on Aging and Retirement in Malaysia
, Online via Zoom, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Manila time (GMT +8)
Description
Malaysia is undergoing rapid proportion aging with the proportion of population aged 60 years and older projected to increase from 11.1% in 2020 to 23.1% by 2050. Based on face-to-face and telephone interviews with nearly 5,000 people aged over 40, the Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey Wave 2 (MARS Wave 2) report offers detailed information on older persons’ living arrangements, daily activities, economic security, and their evolving needs and challenges. The report explains how a basic pension, rolling out health campaigns, and devising community incentive programs could help Malaysia support and protect its aging population. The webinar will present insights and findings on the MARS Wave 2 report focusing on the health status of older persons and their needs for social assistance and long-term care, while also shedding light on the lasting impact of COVID-19 pandemic. A panel of experts from the University of Michigan and ADB will offer insights on the report and how surveys can better contribute to ongoing policy discussions in the region and what can be done to feed the data and analysis into policy.
Objectives
Attendees will engage with the panelists to:
- Understand further the state of well-being of older persons and the lasting impact the pandemic had on this group.
- Examine how micro surveys can promote evidence-based policy making process and contribute to ensure inclusion of older persons in national policies and programs.
- Learn from the experiences and evolutions of the Health and Retirement Study in the US, which serves as a model to many aging surveys in Asia.
How to register
Registation is closed.
Resource speakers
Webinar host
Donghyun Park
Economic Advisor
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Presenter
Norma Mansor
Director
Social Wellbeing Research Centre
Universiti Malaya
Moderator
Aiko Kikkawa
Senior Economist
Economic Research and Development Impact Department
ADB
Panelists
David Weir
Research Professor
Institute for Social Research
University of Michigan
Meredith Wyse
Senior Social Development Specialist (Aging and Care)
Sectors Group
ADB