Asia's Developing Future

About Asia's Developing Future

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.

Publisher

Asian Development Bank Institute

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2017

Latest episode

27 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

307 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Building Disaster Resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

   One month after the deadly floods in the river valleys of the Nepal-China border area, recovery efforts are still continuing. What can be done to urgently strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience for communities in a region that is facing increasing risks of natural hazards of greater intensity? Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), and Santosh Kumar Rauniyar, Senior Research Fellow at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, discuss the ongoing threats to the region and the actions needed now. Script: https://adbi.me/4hgBLeT

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Can Asia’s Cities Go Net Zero?

   Policymakers in Asia’s cities won’t often win the argument for change and investment by leading with carbon emissions reduction alone, so what do they need to do to support the transition to net zero? Piyush Tiwari, professor of property at Melbourne University, Australia, and co-editor of ADBI’s recent book, Reimagining Net-Zero Cities: Exploring the Role of the Private Sector, Institutions, Governments and Communities, discusses the pathways and tools that can successfully create a sustainable and prosperous future for our urban centers. Script: https://adbi.me/4gO3Vwu

3. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Rethinking Health Financing in Asia and the Pacific

   Osamu Kunii, CEO of the Global Health Innovation Technology Fund, and Eduardo Banzon, Director of the Asian Development Bank’s Health Sector Team, explore innovative health financing strategies to achieve universal health coverage amidst growing pressures in Asia and the Pacific.

Who has been a guest on Asia's Developing Future

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Osamu Kunii
• Eduardo Banzon
• Christian Kastrop
• Jodie Kuntzsch
• Michael Huang

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YouTube views

5,970,499

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

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Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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