Asia and the Pacific, being a vast region spanning diverse cultures, economies and geographies, present profound aspirations, from rapid technological uptakes and rise of digital economies to expansion of global value chains and population dynamics. However, the region is also at the epicentre of global challenges threatening its long-term sustainability. Climate change, with its devastating consequences, looms large. Demographic shifts, including population ageing and mass urban migration, strain labor markets and social welfare systems. Geopolitical risks further complicate the development landscape, while long-standing issues of poverty and inequality continue to demand immediate and effective solutions.
A fundamental shift in policy thinking is imperative. The region needs to embrace more innovative solutions, pursue transformative reforms and forward-looking approaches, and forge commitment to solid collective actions. Charting a sustainability pathway for the region will require a strong emphasis on development that is socially inclusive, ensuring everyone equitably benefits from the region’s growth; environmentally sustainable, minimizing environmental impacts; and resilient, weathering future shocks and seizing emerging opportunities for all.
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