Four Actions to Improve Child Care in Asia and the Pacific
In Asia and the Pacific, the responsibility for caring for children disproportionately falls on women, preventing them from participating equally with men in the workforce. Investing in affordable, accessible, and quality child care services will help to foster sustainable economic growth and gender equality.
Here’s How to Manage the Economic Impact of Asia and the Pacific's Aging Population
The region’s aging population poses challenges and opportunities. As the age dependency ratio rises, it's vital to address healthcare, pensions, and food security. Investments in capital, technology, and human capital development are crucial for the 'silver workforce'
Coming To Terms with Asia and the Pacific’s Labor Markets
Sameer Khatiwada, a Senior Public Management Economist whose research has focused on education, skills development, social protection, and jobs, among other areas, defines key terms related to labor markets and skills development policies.
For Cambodia, Celebration and New Trade Challenges
Cambodia is about to graduate from least developed country status. It should accelerate trade reforms to address the challenges its new status will bring.
Decarbonization Will Not Succeed Unless it is Equitable
The transition to global net zero to address climate change must be both ambitious and fair. Otherwise, it will not achieve its goals nor will it obtain the vital public support required over the long-term.
We Need to Expand the School Meal Programs That Are Feeding Asia’s Future
International School Meals Day is an opportunity to support the world’s largest social safety net, which benefits 388 million children worldwide.
Workers Are Heading Back Overseas: Here’s How Governments Should Respond
International labor migration is an important driver of development in Asia. To support it after the pandemic, policies are needed that are not just reactive but integrated into national development strategies.
Your Questions Answered: How Can Asia Manage its Growing Population of Older Workers?
ADB economists Aiko Kikkawa and Raymond Gaspar answer questions about the role of older people in the Asian job market, based on research for their recent paper published in the Journal of Population Ageing.
Are Asia’s Social Protection Systems Ready for the Shock of Climate Change?
Social protection programs need to be strengthened and expanded across Asia to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Developing Countries Should Find Their Own Path for Skills Development and Training
Less developed countries need not emulate wealthier ones when establishing their technical and vocational training systems.