Asia's Developing Future

Asian Development Bank Institute

ADBI is the think tank of the Asian Development Bank. We conduct policy research and capacity building to drive sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.

  1. Governing in a changing world: Francis Fukuyama on training the leaders of tomorrow

    26/11/2025

    Governing in a changing world: Francis Fukuyama on training the leaders of tomorrow

    What does it take to develop effective policymakers in today’s turbulent geopolitical climate? Professor Francis Fukuyama joined ADBI Dean Bambang Brodjonegoro to discuss the future of governance, why building policy expertise matters more than ever, and the challenges and opportunities for capacity development across Asia and the Pacific. Script: adbi.me/4rDSH2f

    18 min
  2. How alternative dispute resolution can drive development in Asia

    28/10/2025

    How alternative dispute resolution can drive development in Asia

    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

    17 min
  3. AI at work: hype, hope, and hard realities in Asia

    11/09/2025

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

    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

    17 min
  4. The triple burden of malnutrition in modern Asia

    05/08/2025

    The triple burden of malnutrition in modern Asia

    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

    12 min
  5. Why regional integration in Asia matters now more than ever

    16/07/2025

    Why regional integration in Asia matters now more than ever

    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

    15 min
  6. The costs of financial crime prevention in Asia and the Pacific

    23/06/2025

    The costs of financial crime prevention in Asia and the Pacific

    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

    14 min
  7. Asia’s learning crisis: how teachers and technology are changing the game

    26/05/2025

    Asia’s learning crisis: how teachers and technology are changing the game

    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

    14 min
  8. Cementing sustainability in the construction industry

    21/04/2025

    Cementing sustainability in the construction industry

    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

    12 min
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ADBI is the think tank of the Asian Development Bank. We conduct policy research and capacity building to drive sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.

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  • Creator
    Asian Development Bank Institute
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    298
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