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Data Integration Approaches to Strengthen Asia and the Pacific’s Statistical Capacity to Map Poverty

2021-present, Brochure/Leaflet/Flyer, Case Study, Countries and Regions, Cultural Development, Economic Development, International Organization, Political Development, Social Development / By

This brief outlines how innovative data sources can enable faster and more precise poverty mapping to inform targeted responses. The brief sets out how sources including big data analytics, remote sensing, machine learning, and satellite imagery can support real-time, cost-efficient poverty estimation. It discusses the challenges involved and highlights the need for enhanced regional cooperation, …

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Climate Change Governance at the Subnational Government Level in Asia and the Pacific

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Climate Change, Countries and Regions, Economic Development, Environment, International Organization, Report, Social Development / By

This publication underscores the threats climate change poses to subnational governments (SNGs) across Asia and the Pacific and highlights the funding and capacity challenges as they step up climate action. It is estimated that SNGs are responsible for up to 80% of adaptation and mitigation work. The publication looks at how coordinated planning, fiscal decentralization, …

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Securing Health in Southeast Asia

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Countries and Regions, Economic Development, International Organization, Laws and Policies, Political Development, Report, Social Development / By

This publication compiles key learnings from ADB-supported COVID-19 vaccination programs in seven Southeast Asian countries and analyzes the importance of logistics, health digitalization, and public–private partnerships to the region’s pandemic response. Drawing on interviews with leading public health practitioners, the publication details the experiences of Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Philippines, Thailand, …

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