Pacific Economic Monitor July 2015

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2015
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2015-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292570013

This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor updates the 2015 and 2016 GDP growth and inflation projections for ADB's Pacific developing member countries. The policy briefs included in this issue focus on disasters in the Pacific.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2016

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2016
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292575325

This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor updates the 2016 and 2017 GDP growth and inflation projections ADB's Pacific developing member countries. The theme of the policy briefs in this issue is Fisheries in Pacific Economies.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2019

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2019
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292616897

The Pacific's economic outlook remains solid despite the global slowdown. While social development gains in the region have been steady, some big challenges remain. This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor begins with an overview of international and regional economic developments. It features 13 articles and policy briefs that explore socioeconomic development in the Pacific, particularly on social protection, education, elderly care, health care and health financing, pension schemes, water and sanitation, nutrition, employment, and financial inclusion.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2017

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2017
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292578901

To help overcome remoteness, Pacific economies are looking to improve economic integration not only through ICT and transport network investments, but also by promoting greater competition and private investment. Enhancing connectivity is crucial to the Pacific and its people, who constantly contend with the challenges of geographic isolation and remoteness. Physical connectivity through air and maritime links brings people, goods, and services to and from the Pacific while digital connectivity through information and communication technology (ICT) integrates the region with the rest of the world. This section tackles Pacific developing member countries' efforts to enhance connectivity by expanding internet and other ICT connections, improving and maintaining transport networks, and strengthening investment facilitation. Ultimately, the goal of connectivity is to link Pacific peoples with each other, and enable them to access goods and important social services, as well as economic opportunities, locally and globally.

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2015

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2015
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2015-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292572415

An analysis of 2015 budget outcomes and 2016 plans of ADB's Pacific member countries is the focus of this issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor, also including an analysis of opportunities and challenges from external factors.

Pacific Economic Monitor May 2019

Pacific Economic Monitor May 2019
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929261603X

This publication provides an update of developments in Pacific economies and explores topical policy issues to date. The 10th edition features policy briefs focusing on the effects of climate change, impacts of natural hazards, income and purchasing power, service delivery, economic empowerment of women, and labor markets in the region.

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2017

Pacific Economic Monitor December 2017
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9292610279

This latest issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor highlights the gains of Pacific developing member countries (Pacific DMCs) and the challenges that the Pacific DMCs continue to face including the impacts of climate change. The Pacific is among those parts of the world most vulnerable to weather-related disasters. To illustrate, 5 of the top 15 countries with the highest risk, and 10 of the top 30 facing the largest potential economic losses from disasters, are in the subregion. With climate change bringing additional risks from global sea level rise---and potentially heightening vulnerability to more intense, frequent, and prolonged extreme weather events---Pacific economies are stepping up adaptation efforts to brace for future adverse impacts. These include climate-proofing vital infrastructure assets, strengthening disaster risk management, and expanding social safety nets to build resilience to disasters. Further, a number of Pacific economies are promoting green urban development to move toward more sustainable green cities. Careful monitoring and planning will also be required to manage important income flows, including fishing license fees and tourism-related revenues, amid climate-related volatilities and to maintain adequate fiscal buffers for disaster response.

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2021

Pacific Economic Monitor July 2021
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929262993X

The Pacific is expected to recover with moderate growth of 1.4% in 2021 and 3.8% in 2022, with tourism and widespread vaccination playing key roles. This issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor provides insights on experiences and lessons of Pacific island countries in striking a delicate balance between health and economic concerns. It also outlines ADB's new development strategy to help the region address the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics

Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics
Author: Felia Allum
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2019
Genre: Organized crime
ISBN: 1786434571

This multidisciplinary Handbook examines the interactions that develop between organised crime groups and politics across the globe. This exciting original collection highlights the difficulties involved in researching such relationships and shines a new light on how they evolve to become pervasive and destructive. This new Handbook brings together a unique group of international academics from sociology, criminology, political science, anthropology, European and international studies.