ADBI-Yale University Conference on Gender-Sensitive Economic Recovery and Resilience in Asia

On 9-10 March 2023, ADBI and Yale University's Inclusion Economics initiative Economic Growth Center are hosting the ADBI-Yale University Conference on Gender-Sensitive Economic Recovery and Resilience in Asia in Tokyo, Japan. 

This conference will spotlight new research on gender and economic opportunities in Asia and the Pacific, with a focus on gender-sensitive COVID-19 recovery and resilience building against future shocks. It will also include a dialogue examining related policy challenges and possible responses.

Objectives

• Discuss research on factors that enable and constrain women’s economic activity in Asia and the Pacific
• Examine how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women’s economic activities in the region
• Highlight policy needs for promoting gender-equitable economic recovery

Target participants

• Researchers from think tanks, universities, and international organizations
• Policymakers; media; and interested members of the public

Output

• Greater awareness of the COVID-19 pandemic’s implications for gender equality
• Identification of policy solutions for boosting women’s economic engagement and inclusive recovery
• Conference materials will be uploaded on the ADBI website