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Rising Inequality in Asia and Policy Implications

Zhuang, Juzhong; Kanbur, Ravi; Rhee, Changyong - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2014

, interventions that narrow spatial disparity, and reforms that strengthen governance, level the playing field, and eliminate social …

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Governance and Economic Integration: Stakes for Asia

Owen, Robert F. - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2013

This paper assesses the nexus between changes in governance structures—at national and cooperative international levels … of improved governance as an essential condition for effectively attaining an “Asian Economic Community” while arguing …

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Governance, Institutions, and Regional Infrastructure in Asia

De, Prabir - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2010

This study is a comprehensive, empirical analysis of the linkages between governance, institutions, and regional … infrastructure. The empirical results indicate that governance and institutions are crucial for regional infrastructure development …: every one point improvement in governance results in a 1 to 1.5 point rise in regional infrastructure. Countries (and …

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Myanmar: The Key Link between South Asia and Southeast Asia

Florento, Hector; Corpuz, Maria Isabela - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2014

This paper examines the road and railway links in Myanmar connecting northeast India on the one side with the rest of Southeast Asia on the other. It also discusses the importance of new deep-sea ports in creating alternative shipping routes, essential for Myanmar's international links. It also...

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India's Emerging Connectivity with Southeast Asia: Progress and Prospects

De, Prabir - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2014

Connectivity is the key building block of convergence and cohesion in any regional integration initiative. Development of connectivity across any region—especially of transportation linkages, energy pipelines, and information and communication technology— contributes to integration by...

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What is the Role of Social Pensions in Asia?

Barrientos, Armando - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2012

Rapid population ageing and economic transformation in Asia raise the policy challenge of ensuring income security in old age. The main objective of this paper is to explore the potential role of social pensions and other noncontributory schemes in Asia, informed by insights from theory and...

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Innovative Approaches to Managing Longevity Risk in Asia: Lessons from the West

Roy, Amlan - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2012

This paper discusses what is longevity risk, why it is important, approaches used by the West to manage longevity risk, and what lessons can be learnt by Asian countries from the experiences of the West. Increasing and uncertain longevity has emerged as a key risk affecting individuals, pension...

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Trade Policy and Growth in Asia

Kawai, Masahiro; Wignaraja, Ganeshan - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2014

This paper examines the changing relationship between trade policy, production networks, and economic growth in Asia. It traces East Asia’s rise to the coveted “Factory Asia” league with rapid growth over several decades through trade policy anchored on outward-oriented industrialization...

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Plurilateral Agreements: A Viable Alternative to the World Trade Organization?

Nakatomi, Michitaka - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2013

complementary to the WTO and FTAs in enhancing the governance of the global trade system, and outlines conditions that need to be …

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From a Centralized to a Decentralized Global Economic Architecture: An Overview

Rana, Pradumna B. - Asian Development Bank Institute, Asian Development Bank - 2013

This paper argues that calls for a New Bretton Woods system in the aftermath of the global economic crisis—similar to the remarkable 1944 Bretton Woods conference that led to the establishment of various international economic institutions—are unlikely to be answered. The likely scenario is...

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