Asian Impact Webinar: Stronger Together - Tracking Regional Integration in the Pacific

Asian Impact Webinar: Stronger Together - Tracking Regional Integration in the Pacific

Regional Cooperation and Integration is, and will be, central to the Pacific’s development pathways. This webinar presents a customized version of the Asia Pacific Regional Cooperation and Integration Index (ARCII) tailored to Pacific developing member countries (DMCs). It assesses the subregion’s economic linkages with Asia, within its members, and with key external partners across multiple channels, including trade, investment, infrastructure and digital connectivity. The report concludes with policy recommendations to inform key regional strategies and the Pacific Roadmap for Economic Development. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Presentation of Rolando Avendano 16:05 – Introduction of Panelists 16:47 – Panelist Aminur Rahman 22:21 – Panelist Jonathan Pryke 26:10 – Panelist David Abott 39:00 – Audience Questions 59:53 – Closing and promotion of next AIW #adb #asiandevelopmentbank #asianimpactwebinar ================================= DISCLAIMER Comments made on this channel do not represent the views of ADB. While ADB welcomes discussion on development issues, viewers are requested to stay on point, be respectful, and refrain from posting anything abusive, defamatory, hateful, libelous, obscene, threatening, or violent against any person or entity. ADB reserves the right to delete any comments that it may deem inappropriate or unacceptable. ABOUT THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region. Corporate website https://www.adb.org Follow ADB also on social media: • Exposure: https://adb.exposure.co/ • Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/adbpresidentkanda/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsianDevBank/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adb_hq/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asian-development-bank/ • X/Twitter: https://x.com/ADB_HQ =================================