Developing Asia’s recovery has strengthened. Manufacturing and trade have rebounded, remittances have been relatively resilient, and policy support has been strong. But outbreaks are reemerging, vaccination efforts face challenges, and tourism remains hobbled. This Asian Development Outlook 2021 launch webinar will discuss the outlook and risks for the region.
Objectives
Webinar attendees will have the chance to engage with the speakers and:
- Learn about the strength and drivers of recoveries across the region
- Understand the risks weighing on the region’s outlook
- Obtain insights on policy responses, and potential long-term effects of the pandemic
Registration is closed
Webinar hosts and panelists
Yasuyuki Sawada
Chief Economist and Director General
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department
Asian Development Bank
Abdul Abiad
Director of Macroeconomics Research
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department
Asian Development Bank
Panelists
Lyaziza Sabyrova
Principal Regional Economist
Central and West Asia Department
Asian Development Bank
Lei Lei Song
Regional Economic Advisor
South Asia Department
Asian Development Bank
Moderator
Karen Lane
Director of Knowledge Support
Department of Communications
Asian Development Bank