An Outlook for Global Development Finance: Excess or Shortage

The Future of the World Trading System: Asian Perspectives

The Philippines is on a Convincing Growth Path

Why the US Economy Will Continue to Lead the Competition

PROJECT DOCUMENTS

An Outlook for Global Development Finance: Excess or Shortage

In this background paper presented to the United Nations, the Institute's President, Andrew Sheng, takes a systemic and holistic approach to addressing the financing needs of the Millennium Development Goals. >>

BOOK

The Future of the World Trading System: Asian Perspectives

In this new collection of essays on the future of the world trading system as seen through the eyes of Asia, the Institute’s Senior Fellow Patrick Low and Research Analyst Julia Tijaja examine the role of industrial policy in the global value chain. >>

USEFUL READINGS

Global Supply Chains

A look at what we are reading this month as well as other recommendations related to business and policy imperatives driving supply chain shifts. >>

ARTICLE

The Philippines is on a Convincing Growth Path

The Philippines is at a defining moment in growth and economic potential, after finally overcoming many of its historical problems, writes Fung Global Institute Board Member Barbara Meynert. However, although the Philippines is poised to take off, some geopolitical uncertainties remain. >>

ARTICLE

Why the US Economy Will Continue to Lead the Competition

The strength of US competitiveness is because of its market-oriented economy and technology sector, writes Andrew Sheng, President of Fung Global Institute. And with shale oil being slated as a game changer, the US could continue to lead the pack in decades to come. >>

Fung Global Institute

The Fung Global Institute generates and disseminates innovative thinking and business-relevant research on global issues from Asian perspectives. It aims to inform global policy and actions towards a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

A rapidly changing, inter-dependent world demands new thinking on global issues to take account of the full implications of Asia's growing share of the global economy. With this expanded framework of analysis, the Institute provides resources for business leaders as well as policymakers and civil society to develop the perspectives and tools needed to navigate through this era of transformation. >>

Research

Real Sector

Global Supply Chains

In the past 30 years, strong growth and impressive results in poverty reduction in the developing world have coincided with the emergence of global supply chains. >>

Finance

Asia Finance 2020: Designing a New Asian Financial Architecture

The global financial crisis has triggered a fundamental review of the international financial order and architecture, including the "rules of the game" and the regulatory regime. >>

Governance

Evolving Growth Models in China and India

As the world adjusts to the re-emergence of China and India, both countries are embracing major changes in direction with their respective 12th five-year plans. >>

Sustainability

Asia's Sustainable Development

The increasing economic importance of Asia and its role as a driver of global growth are coinciding with rising demands for the region to raise its performance in terms of environmental protection and social development. >>

Publications

ARTICLE

The Philippines is on a Convincing Growth Path

Barbara Meynert

The Philippines is at a defining moment of growth and economic potential after finally overcoming many of its historical problems, writes Fung Global Institute Board Member Barbara Meynert. Though it is poised to take off, the Philippines must still resolve some geopolitical uncertainties.>>

ARTICLE

What Can Africa Learn From Asia’s Green Revolution?

John McArthur

Complementary investments were key drivers behind Asia’s 20th century green revolutions that laid the foundations for the region’s subsequent economic breakthroughs, writes Fung Global Institute Senior Fellow John McArthur. A similar strategy, updated for today's social and environmental realities, could set Africa on a comparable path. >>

ARTICLE