This brief serves as an introduction to professional bond markets in ASEAN+3 economies, explaining debt market terminology, outlining how regional bond markets operate, and detailing their merits for investors, issuers, and policy makers. It shows the differences between bond and equity markets, details types of debt issuance, and points out which markets among the ten …
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This publication examines women’s access to insurance in Pacific island countries, exploring how insurance can support women’s entrepreneurship and resilience and foster inclusive economic growth. The publication looks at how addressing women’s distinctive risk protection needs and leveraging their roles as financial decision-makers can unlock an underserved market. It highlights how this can enhance women’s …
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The ASEAN Guidelines for Developing National Standard Operating Procedures for a Coordinated Response to Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) aim to establish nationally coordinated standard procedures for addressing VAWG, emphasizing the importance of sector collaboration and alignment to ensure a cohesive and survivor-centered response across various services. The Guidelines are designed to be an …
