This brief assesses the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on migrant workers, how reduced remittances will affect households and economies in Asia and the Pacific, and what policy makers can do to soften the blow.
The book, “Thailand’s Experience in the COVID-19 Response”, was developed by the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand to share their experience in addressing the COVID-19 outbreak and to provide policy lessons for other countries to overcome this disease.
Following the approval of the GMS Health Cooperation Strategy 2019–2023 by the Health Ministers of the six Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) countries in December 2019, the GMS Strategic Results Framework (SRF) 2019–2023 was endorsed by the GMS countries to provide guidance to the GMS Working Group on Health Cooperation, in collaboration with GMS countries, in monitoring and evaluating the Strategy’s effectiveness against its intended strategic outcomes by 2023.
This brief outlines the implications of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic for food security in Asia and the Pacific and suggests policy responses.
This brief estimates the initial impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on tourism enterprises in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will work to accelerate Cambodia’s competitiveness and economic diversification; strengthen human capital and lifelong learning; foster green, sustainable, and inclusive development; and improve governance.
This brief presents new projections on the economic impact of COVID-19 and highlights policy implications.
The Asian Development Bank’s partnership with the Government of Thailand focuses on support for knowledge sharing and innovation, fostering private sector development, and promoting regional cooperation and integration.
The Asian Development Bank’s investments in Viet Nam will enhance transport connectivity, urban development, access to quality education, health security, environmental sustainability, and integration into the regional and global economy.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) works closely with the People’s Republic of China in promoting inclusive green development, addressing aging, enhancing rural livelihoods, and tackling environmental degradation.