Irfan A. Qureshi

Economist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, ADB

Irfan Qureshi contributes to macroeconomic surveillance, monitoring, and research while working for ADB’s flagship publication, Asian Development Outlook (ADO). His research interests include financial market development, macroeconomic policy, and nowcasting. His research has been published in academic journals on topics relating to monetary policy and debt dynamics in emerging markets. Irfan joined ADB as a Young Professional, first in ADB’s Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, then in the Public Management, Financial Sector, and Trade Division in the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom.

政府开始把健康视为发展的一个重要因素。图片：Victor He

经济健康是否等同于国民健康与幸福？

相比人均国内生产总值，健康可以从更平衡、更全面的视角来评估一个国家的发展状况。政策制定者正在使用一种新的工具来衡量社会健康状况。

Irfan A. Qureshi, Donghyun Park, Husnain Fateh Ahmad

正确的政策有助于亚洲发展中国家和地区加快经济复苏。图片来源：克里斯蒂安·霍尔津格（Christian Holzinger）

新冠疫情：亚洲经济能够多快复苏？

疫情给亚洲国家和地区的政策制定者提出了挑战。虽然经济复苏的形态尚不明朗，但政府和货币政策主管机关制定的积极政策可以推动经济复苏。

Matteo Lanzafame, Arief Ramayandi, Irfan A. Qureshi

The right policies will help developing countries in Asia speed to economic recovery. Photo: Christian Holzinger

COVID-19: How Quickly Can Asia Bounce Back?

The pandemic is challenging policymakers across Asia. The shape of the economic recovery is uncertain but pro-active government and central bank policies can improve outcomes.

Matteo Lanzafame, Arief Ramayandi, Irfan A. Qureshi

Throughout Asia, and around the world, a holistic view of wellness is gaining in popularity. Photo: Farsai Chaikulngamdee

Wellness in Worrying Times

Policies that promote wellness can help Asians navigate the uncertain, stressful COVID-19 world and achieve a better post-pandemic lifestyle.

Irfan A. Qureshi, Donghyun Park, Pilipinas F. Quising, Shu Tian

Many consumers in Asia are shifting to phone-based, contactless payment apps. Photo: Jonah Pettrich

Plugging Into Contactless Payment in Post-COVID Asia

Asian economies must strengthen their regulatory frameworks, and invest in digital networks and infrastructure, to support contactless payment systems.

Irfan A. Qureshi, Donghyun Park

Strong government policies are needed to protect the remittances that families across Asia and the Pacific rely upon. Photo: ADB

Protecting the Remittance Lifeline from COVID-19’s Economic Fallout

Families throughout Asia and the Pacific rely on money sent by relatives overseas. These remittances are threatened by the pandemic but policy actions can help.

Matteo Lanzafame, Irfan A. Qureshi

Innovative practices are key to expanding development impact in Asia and the Pacific. Photo: ADB

Five Steps for Countries to Become Innovation Leaders

The right policies can bring a new golden age of innovation for developing countries in Asia.

Elisabetta Gentile, Donghyun Park, Irfan A. Qureshi

Dollar denominated, and other foreign currency, debt is a major challenge for developing economies in Asia that are trying to maintain growth. Photo: Sharon McCutcheon

The Right Policies Can Help Manage Foreign Debt in Asia

A high level of external debt is linked with decreased economic growth but there are policy options that can help economies keep growing.

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Money is a relevant macroeconomic indicator in United States’ monetary policy. Photo: Pepi Stojanovski

Money Rules

A rules-based approach to monetary policy needs to be part of any discussion involving central bank policy.

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Innovative financial instruments, including online currencies, are becoming increasingly common in Asia. Photo: ADB

The Impact of Financial Innovation on Monetary Policy

Central banks have powerful tools to affect national economies but they are being challenged by innovative financial practices

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