Harnessing the Benefits of Regional Cooperation and Integration

Regional integration in Asia and the Pacific has played a crucial role in driving significant growth over the past two decades. The upcoming event on 27 March 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Manila time will delve into the Asian Economic Integration Report 2025, which analyzes how this integration has influenced trade, global value chains, cross-border investment, finance, and the movement of people within the region. The report also addresses the geopolitical tensions that necessitate a renewed emphasis on regional cooperation to mitigate external shocks. The webinar aims to present key findings and discuss strategies for enhancing regional cooperation to effectively navigate the changing geopolitical landscape while promoting a greener, more inclusive, and sustainable future. Attendees will gain insights into the trends of regional integration, explore the drivers and barriers to cooperation, and discuss how to leverage these benefits for sustainable growth in the face of geopolitical challenges. Registration for the event is currently closed, and it will feature a panel of experts, including Kijin Kim, Joseph Ernest Zveglich Jr., Alfredo Perdiguero, Akiko Terada-Hagiwara, and Pritam Banerjee, who will contribute to the discussions on these vital topics.