Platform: Care Economy

Research for Development in ASEAN: Towards Resilience, Inclusivity, and Preparedness

A Workshop on Research for Development in ASEAN: Towards Resilience, Inclusivity and Preparedness (the Workshop) was held on December 4, 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia. It aimed to foster evidence based policymaking and promote sustainable, inclusive growth across the ASEAN region. The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) led the Workshop, with guidance from the ASEAN Secretariat Research for Development in ASEAN: Towards Resilience, Inclusivity, and Preparedness

Care Economy

The upcoming ASCC R&D Platform on the Care Economy will examine the growing importance of the care sector within ASEAN economies. It will explore the societal and economic impacts of caregiving and propose frameworks to support and integrate the care economy effectively into regional development strategies.