Food for thought: Eating better

Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes

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Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes had lifted hundreds of millions of people in Asia out of poverty.

Weekly Digest   Issue #23         Food for thought: Eating better   Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes have lifted hundreds of millions of people in Asia out of poverty, as well as starvation and malnutrition. What are the new problems waiting to be solved?   DOWNLOAD REPORT →

Technology & Innovation The digitalisation of SME finance   The alternative financing sector is growing rapidly in Asia and disrupting traditional access to capital in the region. What are the opportunities and risks for SMEs to survive in the market?   DOWNLOAD REPORT → Financial Services Fintech versus money laundering   Without legacy systems to wrangle, fintech newcomers can place AML procedures at the heart of their operations. Which other advantages do fintechs have over traditional banks?   DOWNLOAD REPORT →       GUEST PERSPECTIVES       How sea cucumbers can help the ocean   One remote community in Madagascar has started a pioneering coastal-farming project with astonishing results.           The most over-fished sea in the world   Meet the man who is leading attempts to revive its marine habitats.             UPCOMING EVENTS       As with all things digital, the benefits of greater efficiency and convenience come at the cost of increasing vulnerabilities and pushback from the public. From cyber-security, transport and infrastructure to crime prevention and the health and wellbeing of urbanites, what are the unique aspects of safe cities in Asia? Register to attend the first edition of the Safe Cities Summit before June 28th and save 15% off the early bird rate with code EIU15.             - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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