Why Demography is Key to Unlocking a Sustainable Future for Asia & the Pacific — Global Issues

Why Demography is Key to Unlocking a Sustainable Future for Asia & the Pacific — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Natalia Kanem 2 (bangkok, thailand) Wednesday, November 08, 2023 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 08 (IPS) – Asia and the Pacific is an economic powerhouse, fuelled by its vibrant and diverse population. Comprising 60 per cent of the world’s population, this region is bursting with…

The Future of Asian and Pacific Cities 2023 — Global Issues

The Future of Asian and Pacific Cities 2023 — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Friday, October 20, 2023 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct 20 (IPS) – Cities have always been dynamic hubs of culture, education, economic growth and opportunity, and most importantly, centres of social interaction attracting residents and visitors alike. It is no surprise then, that…

It’s Time to Close the Sustainable Energy Gaps in Asia & the Pacific — Global Issues

It’s Time to Close the Sustainable Energy Gaps in Asia & the Pacific — Global Issues

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Credit: ESCAP Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Thursday, October 12, 2023 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct 12 (IPS) – This year we pass the halfway mark both on our journey towards implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and the signing of…

Seizing the Moment for a More Resilient Asia & the Pacific — Global Issues

Seizing the Moment for a More Resilient Asia & the Pacific — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Jul 18 (IPS) – The world faces a disaster emergency, yet nowhere is the threat more immediate than in Asia and the Pacific. Ours is a region where climate change-induced disasters are becoming more frequent…

Rethinking Public Debt as Positive Investment in Sustainable Development — Global Issues

Rethinking Public Debt as Positive Investment in Sustainable Development — Global Issues

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Financing is vital for growth. Credit: Unsplash / Towfiqu Barbhuiya Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Inter Press Service The writer is UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr 04 (IPS) – The…

Can Asia and the Pacific Get on Track to Net Zero? — Global Issues

Can Asia and the Pacific Get on Track to Net Zero? — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 29 (IPS) – The recent climate talks in Egypt have left us with a sobering reality: The window for maintaining global warming to 1.5 degrees is closing fast and what is on the table…

Persons with Disabilities Integral Players in Determining Innovative Solutions to Fully Inclusive Societies — Global Issues

Persons with Disabilities Integral Players in Determining Innovative Solutions to Fully Inclusive Societies — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Friday, October 14, 2022 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Oct 14 (IPS) – Ten years ago, the Asia-Pacific region came together and designed the world’s first set of disability-specific development goals: the Incheon Strategy to “Make the Right Real” for Persons with Disabilities. This…

The Right Policies Can Protect the Workers of Asia and the Pacific — Global Issues

The Right Policies Can Protect the Workers of Asia and the Pacific — Global Issues

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Opinion by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana (bangkok, thailand) Monday, September 05, 2022 Inter Press Service BANGKOK, Thailand, Sep 05 (IPS) – Most of the 2.1 billion strong workforce in Asia and the Pacific are denied access to decent jobs, health care and social protection but there is an array polices and tools…