Asia's Developing Future

Policymakers in Asia’s cities won’t often win the argument for change and investment by leading with carbon emissions reduction alone, so what do they need to do to support the transition to net zero? Piyush Tiwari, professor of property at Melbourne University, Australia, and co-editor of ADBI’s recent book, Reimagining Net-Zero Cities: Exploring the Role of the Private Sector, Institutions, Governments and Communities, discusses the pathways and tools that can successfully create a sustainable and prosperous future for our urban centers. Script: https://adbi.me/4gO3Vwu

Health systems across Asia and the Pacific are under pressure. Populations are aging, and there are increasing risks from climate change and future pandemics. Governments are facing tighter budgets. In these conditions, can universal health coverage still be attainable? Osamu Kunii, CEO and Executive Director of the Global Health Innovation Technology Fund, and Eduardo Banzon, Director of the Asian Development Bank’s Health Sector Team discuss the key issues facing health financing. Script: https://adbi.me/3TNnyN7

At the Global Solutions Summit in Berlin, ADBI Dean Bambang Brodjonegoro speaks with Global Solutions Initiative President Christian Kastrop about the future of multilateralism, the growing influence of middle powers, and opportunities for cooperation on sustainable growth, and global governance in an increasingly fragmented world. Script: https://adbi.me/4fSLiZf

Jodie Kuntzsch, foundational CEO of Moananui, and managing director of Aleotion, and Michael Huang, senior research fellow at the Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, discuss the opportunities for the blue economy in Asia and the Pacific. Script: https://adbi.me/4nUSgiq