Karen Firshan

Statistician (Consultant)

Karen is currently working as a consultant at ADB. Prior to joining ADB, she worked as Statistician involved in production of official economic statistics at the Philippine Statistics Authority. She holds a master’s degree in Economics from the Tokyo International University in Japan.

Photo: While the pandemic restricted Asia’s overseas workers, the money they sent home continued to flow. Photo: Bady Abbas

Turbulent Remittance Flows During the Pandemic Highlight the Need for Reforms

Despite the global economic turmoil, remittances remained remarkable resilient during the pandemic. Reforms are needed to keep this financial lifeline strong in the years ahead.

Stefan Schipper, Sean Crowley, Karen Firshan

The pandemic made it harder for families to get enough food in many parts of Asia. Photo: Erica Tan

Millions Are Going Hungry in Post-Pandemic Asia: Here’s How to Respond

The pandemic has increased malnutrition rates in many parts of Asia and the Pacific. Direct food assistance to the poor and programs that benefit farmers are being used to address the problem.

Stefan Schipper, Sean Crowley, Karen Firshan

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Turbulent Remittance Flows During the Pandemic Highlight the Need for Reforms

Millions Are Going Hungry in Post-Pandemic Asia: Here’s How to Respond

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Turbulent Remittance Flows During the Pandemic Highlight the Need for Reforms

Millions Are Going Hungry in Post-Pandemic Asia: Here’s How to Respond

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