P-Talks

This P-Talk highlights the critical importance of building institutional capacity to manage climate risks sustainably. It addresses how developing and emerging economies can integrate climate risk management into their core institutional functions, avoiding repeated economic losses from climate disasters. Drawing from global experiences and real-world case studies, the session explores the common challenges countries face, […]

This P-Talk showcases a comprehensive approach to improving the textile industry’s sustainability, from input controls to output management. By adopting the outlined frameworks, companies can reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing productivity and competitiveness. Huynh Van My Linh, Manager of Business Development at Bureau Veritas, Vietnam, leads an insightful discussion on the critical role of […]

This P-Talk explores the relationship between financial inclusion and productivity in developing economies, both theoretically and empirically. Dr. Guna Raj Bhatta, Deputy Director of Nepal Rastra Bank, shares his insights from his collaborative research with the APO on financial inclusion and total factor productivity in Nepal. He outlines the motivation for the research, its methodology, […]