COVID-19 pandemic impacts on Asia and the Pacific

COVID-19 pandemic impacts on Asia and the Pacific

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  • Author: Elbehri, A., Temel, T., Burcu Ceylan, F., Mittal, S., Kularatne, D., Dawe, D.
  • Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
  • ISBN: 9251357528
  • Category : Social Science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 124

The COVID-19 health crisis has turned into a global economic crisis, putting at risk the health, jobs and incomes of millions of people across the world. The pandemic is becoming persistent and seemingly slow to eradicate, with medium and long-term consequences affecting the trajectories of the SDG (Sustainable Development Goal) targets across the countries. Better understanding of the implications of COVID-19 containment these measures for food systems, food insecurity and malnutrition is vital to prevent this global health crisis from becoming a food crisis and to rebuilt resilient food systems. The regional review presented in this report is broad-based but provisional since we are still dealing with an active pandemic having just moved past the fourth wave (dominated by Delta variant) and now facing a new variant, Omicron (whose real impact is still under review). As we approach 2022, the world is learning to live with COVID-19 and its variants for longer than initially believed. So the numbers related to COVID-19 infections and vaccination rates are only provisional and reflect the situation as of the time of writing.


Navigating COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific

Navigating COVID-19 in Asia and the Pacific

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  • Author: Bambang Susantono
  • Publisher: Asian Development Bank
  • ISBN: 9292623567
  • Category : Medical
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 324

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has unleashed unparalleled challenges. At the same time, it offers a window to rethink Asia’s most fundamental development policies and strategies to address inequality, socioeconomic vulnerability, and environmental challenges. This publication gathers blogs and short policy pieces contributed by ADB staff and experts in an attempt to tackle immediate challenges and prepare for what may lie beyond the horizon. It covers a broad range of development challenges and highlights the crucial role of rapid adoption of digital technologies, adequate supply of quality infrastructure, disaster risk management, and strengthening regional cooperation for a resilient and sustainable future by shaping post-pandemic conditions.


Tourism in the Post-Pandemic World

Tourism in the Post-Pandemic World

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  • Author: Ms.Manuela Goretti
  • Publisher: International Monetary Fund
  • ISBN: 1513561901
  • Category : Business & Economics
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 115

This departmental paper analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tourism in the Asia Pacific region, Latin America, and Caribbean countries. Many tourism dependent economies in these regions, including small states in the Pacific and the Caribbean, entered the pandemic with limited fiscal space, inadequate external buffers, and foreign exchange revenues extremely concentrated in tourism. The empirical analysis leverages on an augmented gravity model to draw lessons from past epidemics and finds that the impact of infectious diseases on tourism flows is much greater in developing countries than in advanced economies.


COVID-19 and Transport in Asia and the Pacific

COVID-19 and Transport in Asia and the Pacific

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  • Author: Asian Development Bank
  • Publisher: Asian Development Bank
  • ISBN: 9292625837
  • Category : Health & Fitness
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 102

The economic and social impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been dramatic, and transport has played a central role in its spread. The transport sector has also enabled essential workers to get to work during the pandemic and will support the needs of the population throughout the different stages of recovery. This guidance note presents (i) the impacts of the pandemic on social and travel behaviors in Asia and the Pacific, and how the transport sector is responding; and (ii) guiding principles and good practices in transport operations to support economic recovery.


COVID-19 and Livable Cities in Asia and the Pacific

COVID-19 and Livable Cities in Asia and the Pacific

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  • Author: Asian Development Bank
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9789292626372
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 32

This guidance note aims to support cities in ADB developing member countries to effectively and immediately respond to the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and "build back better" in the short and medium terms. COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented global impact on cities across the world. The proposed approaches and actions discussed in this guidance note are anchored to the core principles of ADB's Strategy 2030 Operational Plan for Priority 4: Making Cities More Livable and also considers the public health and economic impacts of the pandemic. The guidance note is one of a series produced by ADB for key sectors and thematic areas.


COVID-19 and Public–Private Partnerships in Asia and the Pacific

COVID-19 and Public–Private Partnerships in Asia and the Pacific

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  • Author: Asian Development Bank
  • Publisher: Asian Development Bank
  • ISBN: 9292625861
  • Category : Health & Fitness
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 74

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is significantly impacting the development and life cycle of public–private partnership (PPP) projects in Asia and the Pacific. This has led to disruptions in trade, production, and supply chains as well as sharp declines in consumption and investment. This guidance note examines the impacts of COVID-19 on PPP projects in region including the implications for contractual arrangements. It presents governance practices that will help mitigate the risks and outlines important considerations for governments in regard to managing PPP projects for a post-pandemic recovery.


Sustainable Tourism After COVID-19

Sustainable Tourism After COVID-19

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  • Author: Asian Development Bank
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9789292692568
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 94

This publication examines tourism in Asia and the Pacific, the impacts on it of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and how it might be reset to contribute more effectively to the Sustainable Development Goals. The report highlights six pathways for promoting systemic change in the sector: a value-driven approach, decarbonization, tourism-led regeneration, improved governance, and sustainable finance. It provides concrete recommendations on how policymakers and industry stakeholders can leverage tourism to foster sustainable development and a green recovery in Asia and the Pacific.


Covid-19 and Water in Asia and the Pacific

Covid-19 and Water in Asia and the Pacific

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  • Author: Asian Development Bank
  • Publisher: Asian Development Bank
  • ISBN: 9292629492
  • Category : Technology & Engineering
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 141

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had a wide-ranging and substantial impact on the water sector in Asia and the Pacific. This guidance note focuses on how service providers—particular those involved in supply, sanitation, and wastewater treatment—have been affected and the response measures they have undertaken. It also identifies potential pathways to shape a post-pandemic recovery for the sector and the role of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in supporting this. The guidance note is one of a series produced by ADB for key sectors and thematic areas.


Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022

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  • Author: Asian Development Bank
  • Publisher: Asian Development Bank
  • ISBN: 9292696998
  • Category : Business & Economics
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 408

The publication covers the 49 regional members of ADB. It discusses trends in development progress and the challenges to achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth across Asia and the Pacific. This 53rd edition finds that the COVID-19 pandemic has set back the fight against poverty in the region by at least 2 years. Drawing on data simulations, it concludes that people with less social mobility may experience longer-lasting difficulties in escaping poverty. Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 includes a special chapter on how data resilience can be achieved in the wake of pandemic disruptions to the operations of national statistical systems. The publication is complemented by a special supplement, Mapping the Public Voice for Development: Natural Language Processing of Social Media Text Data, which explores how social media text data can be harnessed to help policymakers understand the opinions, ideas, and expectations of the public.


Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2021

Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2021

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  • Author: Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
  • Publisher: United Nations
  • ISBN: 9210011139
  • Category : Business & Economics
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 128

The publication focuses on greening urban passenger transport systems in Asia and the Pacific region. It will review existing state of public transport systems and assess the environmental sustainability and inclusiveness of passenger transport. In the context of COVID-19, it will also includes an analysis of impacts of COVID-19 on urban mobility with cases form Asian cities. By analyzing anticipated growth of passengers, energy use and emissions, and the state of infrastructure and operation of passenger transport systems, the publication make policy recommendations to improve overall sustainability, inclusiveness and resilience of urban passenger transport systems in Asia. Use of technology and innovations, promotion of active mobility and integration urban and transport planning, and regional cooperation are some of policies and actions suggested. The publication provides sufficient insight into the measures and policies, as well as ESCAP interventions, towards achieving environmental sustainability and inclusiveness of passenger transport in the region, while building back better from the COVID-19 crisis.