Browsing by Author "Abe, Masato"
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Achieving a sustainable automotive sector in Asia and the Pacific : challenges and opportunities for the reduction of vehicle CO2 emissions
(United Nations, 2011)To mitigate the level of vehicle carbon emissions in the next few decades, effective policy and technical options must be considered by the governments and automakers (and their suppliers) within Asia and the Pacific, where ... -
Bribery, corruption and bureaucratic hassle : evidence from Myanmar
(United Nations, 2015)The economy of Myanmar is at a critical juncture on its path to prosperity. After decades of military rule, central planning and international isolation the country is implementing much needed economic and political reforms. ... -
Factors affecting the environmental and social risk management of financial institutions in selected Asia-Pacific developing countries
(United Nations, 2021)Considering the significant effect financial institutions (FIs) have on society and the environment, they have a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and addressing climate change concerns. Not ... -
Growing through manufacturing : Myanmar’s industrial transformation
(United Nations, 2014)By Masato Abe
Recent reforms in Myanmar have already shown some positive impacts on the manufacturing sector, which must play a key role in the industrial transformation, including increased investment flows ... -
Policy guidebook for SME development in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2012)Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including micro enterprises, have emerged as an engine of growth for most countries of Asia and the Pacific. Their contribution is well known particularly for increasing production, ... -
Public-private partnership systems and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific
(United Nations, 2020)Engaging the private sector in infrastructure financing through public-private partnership (PPP) can contribute significantly to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. However, PPP has yet to realize ... -
Renewable energy sector in emerging Asia : development and policies
(United Nations, 2017)In the past few decades rapid economic growth in emerging Asia has led to a critical increase of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially in China, which has now become one of the biggest GHG emitting countries in the ... -
The impacts of natural disasters on global supply chains
(United Nations, 2012)Globalization has transformed business environments worldwide, including in the AsiaPacific region. The fast expansion of global supply chains (typically comprised of firms, suppliers, distribution links and labour), which ... -
What the ASEAN economic community will mean for businesses : a look at the case of Myanmar
(United Nations, 2017)With the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) coming into effect, the main purpose of this publication is to serve as a resource to businesses, particularly in Myanmar and the other CLMV countries, in navigating the coming ...
