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.
Meredith Wyse
Meredith specializes in aging and care. She has extensive experience working in the Asia-Pacific region on issues related to adaptations to population aging and older persons, with a specific focus on long-term care systems.
Prior to joining ADB, Meredith worked for HelpAge International in a range of senior management roles, where she worked on initiatives related to social protection, community development, health and care and humanitarian responses.
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Proceed with Care: Meeting the Human Resources Needs for Health and Aged Care in Asia and the Pacific
This brief illustrates how improving health and aged care in Asia and the Pacific hinges on tackling the shortage of trained staff, better analyzing key trends, and harnessing the digital technologies needed to build resilient systems. -
Long-Term Care for Older People in Viet Nam: The Current Scenario, and Next Steps Toward a Healthy, Aging Population
This brief provides an overview of long-term care in Viet Nam and explores how the country can meet the needs of its older people in the years to come.
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Leadership and Governance of Long-Term Care Systems in Asia and the Pacific
This brief outlines key governance factors to consider for strategies and approaches that can improve long-term care (LTC) systems in Asia and the Pacific.
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Financing Long-Term Care in Asia and the Pacific
This brief provides an overview of long-term care (LTC) financing systems in Asia and the Pacific and provides insights on successful strategies and approaches.