Countries and Regions

Promoting Capital Markets for a Sustainable and Inclusive Southeast Asia

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

This flyer highlights the achievements of ADB’s Green, Social, Sustainable, and Other Labeled (GSS+) Bonds Initiative, catalyzing over $3.5 billion in issuances to help address the funding gap for sustainable development in Southeast Asia. The program demonstrates how capital markets can support sovereign, municipal, and corporate issuers in raising funds through green, blue, social, and …

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The Impact of Digitalization on Entrepreneurial Innovation: A Comparative Analysis Between Developing Economies in Asia and in Other Regions

2021-present, Book/Handbook/Booklet, Case Study, Countries and Regions, Cultural Development, Economic Development, International Organization, Political Development, Social Development / By

This paper explores whether more established use of digital technology encourages new businesses to be more innovative, comparing 11 countries in Asia with 57 in other regions and highlighting policy implications. The findings suggest that while digital tools do support innovation, they may be more transformative outside Asia. This might be because of lower levels …

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Women’s rights in review 30 years after Beijing

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

The world celebrates 30 years of achievement on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary 1995 plan agreed by 189 governments to achieve the equal rights of all women and girls. The UN Secretary-General’s report on the 30-year review and appraisal of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action reflects global, regional, and …

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