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How alternative dispute resolution can drive development in Asia Oct 28, 2025

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Court battles can drag on for years, but what if major cross-border disputes could be solved in just days? Nadja Alexander, Director of the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy, and Rajesh Sharma, Director of RMIT Dispute Management Centre, explain how mediation and arbitration are helping Asia’s economies cut case backlogs, boost investor confidence, and build trust. Script: https://adbi.me/3L6O289

AI at work: hype, hope, and hard realities in Asia Sep 11, 2025

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How is AI reshaping the future of work across Asia and the Pacific? In this episode, journalist Michael Beltran and Professor Mohammad Jarrahi cut through the hype to explore automation, tacit knowledge, and co-learning between humans and machines. Discover what AI means for BPO workers, education, and the policies needed to protect vulnerable communities. Script: https://adbi.me/46202Qo

The triple burden of malnutrition in modern Asia Aug 05, 2025

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Dr. K.E. Seetharam, Senior Consulting Specialist at the Asian Development Bank Institute, and Dr. Sakshi Pandey of the Capacity Building Commission, Government of India, explore Asia’s triple burden of malnutrition: urban obesity, rural undernutrition, and widespread micronutrient deficiencies. Drawing on case studies and insights from their recent book, they examine how urbanization, evolving food systems, and socio-economic disparities are reshaping public health across the region. Script: https://adbi.me/4m4p078

Why regional integration in Asia matters now more than ever Jul 16, 2025

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With global fragmentation on the rise, ADBI Dean Bambang Brodjonegoro and ADB Vice-President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, Scott Morris explore how Asia and the Pacific can boost resilience and forge a bright future through cross-border integration. Read the transcript: https://adbi.me/3GN3zIh

The costs of financial crime prevention in Asia and the Pacific Jun 23, 2025

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As scams and cybercrime soar in the digital age, financial crime has become a moving target. Shawn Hunter, research fellow at Griffith Asia Institute, and Louis de Koker, a professor of law at La Trobe University, explain how new technologies, outdated frameworks, and regulatory gaps affect everything from financial inclusion to cross-border cooperation in Asia and the Pacific. Script: https://adbi.me/3T5D5V1

Asia’s learning crisis: how teachers and technology are changing the game May 26, 2025

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In this episode of Asia’s Developing Future, Daniel Suryadarma and Takiko Igarashi from ADB Institute explore how Asia can tackle its growing education crisis where 70% of 10-year-olds in developing countries struggle with basic reading. Script: https://adbi.me/3STBD7Y

Cementing sustainability in the construction industry Apr 21, 2025

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Governments are some of the biggest buyers of construction services, putting them in a powerful position to shape a more sustainable future. In this episode, Andrew Minson, Concrete and Sustainable Construction Director at the Global Cement and Concrete Association, and Jenny Yan Yee Chu, Procurement Specialist at the Asian Development Bank explore how sustainable public procurement can change industry, spark sustainable growth, and build a low-carbon future for Asia and the Pacific. Script: https://adbi.me/3Ya2UGq

Growing a sustainable future for smallholder farmers Mar 18, 2025

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Globally, smallholder farmers account for over 80% of farms and are estimated to produce around one-third of the world's food, but with climate change, economic shocks and environmental degradation to contend with what does the future hold for the people who feed billions around the world? ADBI senior research fellow Dil Rahut and Imtiaz Farhan Bin Habib, CEO and co-founder of Agronochain, explore the innovations and policies that can secure the future of smallholder farmers. Script: https://adbi.me/3XXUKk6

Why InsurTech matters: innovation, inclusion and impact Feb 27, 2025

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If you don’t know what InsurTech is, you should. Listen to global insurance expert Susan Holliday explain how this dynamic area of FinTech is shaking up the industry, and how it can support sustainable development and address Asia and the Pacific’s protection gaps.

Navigating the future of smart ports Jan 31, 2025

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How can smart ports drive sustainability and development? ADB’s Yesim Elhan-Kayalar and maritime expert Eleanor Hadland explore how AI and other digital innovations are transforming ports, reducing emissions and can help countries in Asia and the Pacific achieve their sustainability goals.

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