Private Sector
Theme curator: Stillman, Grant B.
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Asia's unmet demand for high-quality infrastructure will continue to require heavy participation by the private sector. Learn about the many ways public and private sectors can partner on the next generation of development and ESG investment.
Hybrid financing instrument combines promise of social and development impact bonds with proven asset class of project revenue bonds:
Introducing the "tax-kicker" bond with model term sheet -- a new debt security to unlock future value for increasing present returns on private sector investment in infrastructure by allowing back-end participation in tax revenue growth.
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Profile of Training and Skilling Programs in the Philippines
(Philippine Institute for Development Studies, 2021-03-30)This study is undertaken as part of the Youthworks PH initiative by the Philippine Business for Education. It aims to address five research questions, namely: (a) what are the existing training programs for the priority sectors of YouthWorks PH ... -
Demand and Supply Shocks of COVID-19 and International Production Networks: Evidence from Japan’s Machinery Trade
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-03-30)This paper investigated the impacts of COVID-19 on international production networks in machinery sectors by shedding light on negative supply shocks, negative demand shocks, and positive demand shocks. Specifically, we examined changes in trade in the ... -
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the World Trade Network
(Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, 2021-03-30)Global trade is expected to suffer a significant contraction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Did the relative importance of countries in the world trade network change as a result of the pandemic? The answer to this question is particularly ... -
Supporting Businesses During the Pandemic: National and Municipal Responses: Issue 6
(Policy and Management Consulting Group, 2021-03-29)The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an unprecedented economic crisis in Ukraine as lockdown measures involving the temporary closure of most businesses almost halting economic activity altogether except for key sectors such as transport, ... -
Environment & the Singapore Story: What Next?
(S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, 2021-03-29)As the Singapore government acts on the environmental impact of climate change, it is time to consider how the country’s environmental histories fit into The Singapore Story. This has the potential to help Singaporeans better navigate an environmentally ... -
Development of Environmental and Labour Provisions in FTAs
(Korea Institute for International Economic Policy, 2021-03-26)Trade-related issues such as market access and tariff elimination or reduction have been the main concerns of free trade agreements or FTAs since the early 2000s. With more attention recently given to the concept of sustainable development, however, a ... -
Governing the Sustainable Development Goals in the Covid-19 Era: Bringing Back Hierarchic Styles of Governance?
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2021-03-25)Adopted in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were intended to motivate governments and the international community to address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. ... -
Automation, Covid-19, and Labor Markets
(Asian Development Bank Institute, 2021-03-25)Rapid technological progress poses challenges for labor markets. Automation can both displace and create jobs. Currently, an unprecedented digitalization of our economy is underway. Artificial intelligence has become a reality and machines are able to ... -
Malaysia’s New Economic Policy and the 30% Bumiputera Equity Target: Time for a Revisit and a Reset
(ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute, 2021-03-25)The New Economic Policy (NEP) has scripted Malaysia’s development for 50 years, with the 30% Bumiputera equity target as the main protagonist. The NEP’s imprint remains deep; its legacy endures long beyond the initial 1971-1990 timeline. While followed ... -
Surface Water Resources Assessment of the Tonle Sap and Mekong Delta River Basin Groups: Improving Climate Resilience, Productivity, and Sustainability
(Asian Development Bank, 2021-03-24)The economy of Cambodia is highly dependent on water resources. The importance of water for food production, rural livelihoods, and economic development is recognized in national and sector-level strategies.1 Rainfall distribution and river discharges ...