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The services and role of the internal audit function are consistently defined across the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations but significant variation exists in regard to professional practices and the management of people and performance.
While many inclusive businesses support the concept of gender-inclusivity, much more can be done to ensure that women’s economic empowerment is promoted in the workplace.
Increasingly, businesses in Asia are looking for innovative solutions to environment and climate change challenges, while pursuing their corporate goals.
Boosting agricultural productivity through technology, training, and better farmer access to markets will enhance food stability.
ADB’s Triple A initiative empowers atoll nations to tackle climate change and secure a resilient future through transformational adaptation strategies.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.
Institutionalizing gender-responsive public financial management can boost budget inclusiveness and promote evidence-based policies.
The region needs to increase resource efficiency, diversify economies, and enhance cooperation to bolster adaptation and mitigation efforts.
How can a big organization set itself up on a journey to become stronger, better, and faster through small innovations?
Singapore’s limited land availability did not prevent the National Parks Board from providing open recreational spaces through its Park Connector Network, which converts underused spaces along existing infrastructure into green public spaces that create a sense of openness and livability.