Thursday, August 31, 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB) statisticians Arturo Martinez Jr. and Joseph Albert Nino Bulan answer questions on how the increased cost of living crisis threatens to push many back into poverty in Asia and the Pacific, based on their research for Key...
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Social protection programmes need to be strengthened and expanded across Asia to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Asia and the Pacific is the most disaster-prone region in the world. It also happens to be the most populous, leaving it...
Thursday, February 10, 2022
In Southeast Asia, women workers were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Urgent policy action is needed to address the issue and improve the welfare of women in other areas as well.
Monday, January 24, 2022
Remittances are a lifeline for many people in Asia and the Pacific. The money sent by migrant workers to their families from abroad cover their day-today costs and investments. In countries with a high rate of emigration, remittances are a major source...
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Women and young people were hit the hardest by job losses during the pandemic but some governments used innovative policies to improve the situation.
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The discourse on quality jobs and decent work has changed since the onset of the pandemic. This transition has provided key insights and policy implications.
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting a diverse impact across Asia and the Pacific’s economies, heightening concerns that the crisis may have wide-ranging economic and social consequences, leading to increased inequality. Policy action is needed to address...
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $250 million loan to the Government of Azerbaijan to help implement its comprehensive plan to mitigate the adverse health, social, and economic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Friday, June 4, 2021
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As the Philippines rebounds from the pandemic, strengthening labor market programs will be critical to help...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic, occurring at the same time as many climate-induced disasters, presents an opportunity...