Dr. Abdul Abiad, Director of the Macroeconomic Research Division at the Asian Development Bank, joins Kopi Time to talk about the region’s pandemic response, macro vulnerabilities, and economic outlook. ADB is urging the regional governments to recognise that there is not trade-off between lives and livelihood while dealing with the pandemic; success in one is a prerequisite to success in the other. Dr. Abiad also goes over highly insightful research done by ADB on the wellness of Asians. Examining data and evidence on diet, healthcare, traffic congestion, climate, sports and recreation, and workplace safety, it is clear that much more needs to be done in the region to improve the well being of the citizens. As Asia transitions from low to medium income and beyond, aspirations and demands are evolving; people want a holistic pathway to physical and mental wellness.  

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