As women demand access to leadership roles in the public sphere, traditional power structures are called into question and political institutions are renegotiated. The region’s increasingly dependent economies are confronted with nationalist forces that threaten to unravel free trade’s gains.
Automation and innovation are disrupting and changing the nature of work. In addition, countries are experiencing demographic shifts in a highly technology-driven world, further separating the early adapters from those barely keeping up.
How should Asia respond? What viable policy strategies should be implemented to address these fast evolving concerns? How should countries position themselves and prepare their citizens to thrive in an increasingly interconnected but still deeply divided world?
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS) is a regional forum that contributes to the debate and reform of economic and governance models in Asia.
It brings together a network of policy makers, economists, political analysts and thought leaders across Asia to discuss emerging issues, propose policy alternatives and share best practices. These discussions in Asia are also brought to the fore in Europe through expert conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Publications on these key topics are also regularly released to provide insights and recommendations to national and regional policymakers.
Senior Programme Manager, Regional Economic Programme Asia (SOPAS)
The Indo-Pacific region’s rapidly growing economies and pivotal trade routes endow its strategic importance in global economic and geopolitical affairs. The increasing tensions among key players that play out in the region, highlight the urgent need for robust frameworks that safeguard not only its economic prosperity but also its security. In this context, the Indo-Pacific […]
As Asia’s economies continue to expand and diversify, its current and future workforce will play critical roles in sustaining its place as the globe’s most dynamic region. Demographic shifts, technological change, and geopolitical uncertainty are reshaping both the labour market and education systems across Asia. Responsive policies that anticipate future trends, foster skill development, and […]
