Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia
Urban Development
Many ASEAN and East Asian countries have been experiencing rapid urban development where significant number of their population resides. Therefore, ERIA works on various topic within and surrounding urban development like public transportation, health, socio-cultural community, low-carbon smart cities, green growth model, rural development, smart community development, and people-centred inclusive economic growth.
Special Economic Zones and Economic Corridors
01 June 2009
Various reports show that special economic zones (SEZ) have become a prime catalyst for regional development in developing countries such as China and … Read More
Fostering Production and Science & Technology Linkages to Stimulate Innovation in ASEAN
01 March 2010
List of Project Members Project Leader Patarapong Intarakumnerd: College of Innovation, Thammasat University, Thailand. Project Member Sunil Mani: Centre for Development Studies, India. … Read More
ASEAN Strategic Transport Plan (ASTP) 2011-2015
01 October 2010
List of Contributors The ASTP Project has been conducted by the ASEAN Secretariat and the ERIA Study Team including the Project Coordinator (ERIA), a Consultant … Read More
The Comprehensive Asia Development Plan
01 October 2010
List of Project Members Professor Fukunari Kimura: Chief Economist, ERIA. Dr. Ponciano S. Intal, Jr. : Senior Researcher, ERIA. Mr. So Umezaki: Researcher, … Read More
Why Does Population Aging Matter So Much for Asia? Population Aging, Economic Security and Economic Growth in Asia
01 August 2011
Abstract Asia as a whole is experiencing a rapid demographic transition toward older population structures. Within this broader region-wide trend, there is considerable heterogeneity, with … Read More
Agglomeration and Dispersion in China and ASEAN: a Geographical Simulation Analysis
01 February 2012
Abstract Spatial designing of economic development with enhancing connectivity has become essential to pursue both sustained growth and the narrowing of development gaps. The issue … Read More
Economic Development, Energy Market Integration and Energy Demand: Implications for East Asia
24 August 2012
Abstract This paper uses the general method of moment (GMM) regression technique to estimate an cross-country energy demand function with a data set covering 71 … Read More
The Proposed Cilamaya New International Port is a Key for Indonesian Economic Development: Geographical Simulation Analysis
18 December 2012
Many foreign investors are now interested in Indonesia, especially in the automotive sector, because ofits growing attraction as a market and production site. … Read More
Dawei Revisited: Reaffirmation of the importance of the project in the era of reforms in Myanmar
31 May 2013
Myanmar has entered a new era of all-round reforms. Donors and foreign investors are mainly interested in Yangon, while there has been a … Read More
Study on Energy Efficiency Improvement in the Transport Sector through Transport Improvement and Smart Community Development in the Urban Area
01 June 2013
List of Project Members Working Group Members MR. ICHIRO KUTANI (LEADER): Assistant Director, Senior Economist, Manager, Global Energy Group 1, Strategy Research Unit, … Read More
Effective Bureaucracy can Facilitate Economic Reforms in Myanmar
11 June 2013
Myanmar has opened up to democratic and economic reforms. Bureaucracy is one of the chosen agents of reforms, both political and economic. Bureaucracy … Read More
Impact of Natural Disasters on Production Networks and Urbanization in New Zealand
01 August 2013
New Zealand's history of natural disasters and its vulnerability to various types of disaster are outlined briefly. A summary description of the country's … Read More
The Economic Transition in Myanmar: Towards Inclusive, People Centered and Sustainable Economic Growth
13 August 2013
Myanmar has embarked on an ambitious program of sweeping reforms to end its isolation and integrate its economy with the global system. In … Read More
Making Myanmar the Star Growth Performer in ASEAN in the Next Decade: A Proposal of Five Growth Strategies
19 September 2013
After decades of isolation, Myanmar is now actively re-engaging with the global economy. For successful re-engagement, Myanmar needs to implement comprehensive economic reforms … Read More
Stimulating Innovation in ASEAN Institutional Support, R&D Activity and Intellectual Property Rights
11 November 2013
Using a stylized framework of technological capability development through pursuing Keynesian-Kaleckian style demand management strategies, this paper discusses initiatives that poorer member governments … Read More
What are the Opportunities and Challenges for ASEAN?
13 November 2013
Abstract This paper attempts to investigate the features of development and restructuring patterns of regional production/distribution networks, mainly in machinery sectors, using finely disaggregated international … Read More
ASEAN Rising: ASEAN and AEC Beyond 2015
30 June 2014
ASEAN RISING: ASEAN and AEC Beyond 2015 puts together ideas, thoughts and papers from more than 30 experts and specialists in the region … Read More
Improving Energy Efficiency in the Transport Sector through Smart Development
28 October 2014
Executive Summary This study examines ways of improving energy efficiency in the transport sector of countries of the East Asia Summit (EAS). Among various possible … Read More
Transmission Channels of Economic Shocks in ASEAN
17 March 2015
This Policy Brief is based on ERIA Discussion Paper 2013-18 titled "Managing Economic Shocks and Macroeconomic Coordination in an Integrated Region: ASEAN Beyond … Read More
Engendering Liveable Low-Carbon Smart Cities in ASEAN as an Inclusive Green Growth Model and Opportunities for Regional Cooperation
01 September 2015
This paper discusses the status, opportunities, and modalities for engendering liveable low-carbon smart cities in ASEAN as an inclusive green growth model and … Read More
Framing the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Post- 2015
16 November 2015
An inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and dynamic community that engages and benefits the people is what ASEAN aspires to in the post-2015 period. This … Read More
The Comprehensive Asian Development Plan 2.0 (CADP 2.0): Infrastructure for Connectivity and Innovation
20 November 2015
Abstract The original version of the Comprehensive Asia Development Plan (CADP), which was submitted to the East Asia Summit in 2010 (ERIA, 2010), presented a … Read More
Promoting Rural Development, Employment, and Inclusive Growth in ASEAN
26 January 2016
Abstract This paper looks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) cooperation on rural development, employment creation, and inclusive growth beyond 2015. Rural development … Read More
Energy Efficiency Improvement in the Transport Sector through Transport Improvement and Smart Community Development in Urban Areas
26 January 2016
Executive Summary Possible Improvement in Infrastructure Da Nang City in Viet Nam plans to develop a bus rapid transit (BRT) system in the near future … Read More
Lao PDR at the Crossroads: Industrial Development Strategies 2016-2030
20 June 2016
Lao PDR at the Crossroads: Industrial Development Strategies 2016-2030 sets out comprehensive and unique industrial development strategies for Lao PDR with an eye … Read More
Addressing Energy Efficiency in the Transport Sector through Traffic Improvement
18 October 2016
The 2012 research of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia on energy efficiency of urban transport in East Asia countries … Read More
Can Indonesia Secure a Development Dividend from Its Resource Export Boom?
29 June 2018
Indonesia has enjoyed a long spell of sustained and relatively rapid economic expansion, largely on the back of strong commodity prices. No commodity boom lasts … Read More
Balancing Investment and Development Assistance in Africa: Growth Prospects from Asia–Africa Connectivity
31 August 2018
Africa’s young demography and developing economy require integration and expansion into the global value chains. Asia can share its growth experience with Africa. Africa can … Read More
Realizing ASEAN Smart Cities – A Webinar with Dr Venkatachalam Anbumozhi
14 May 2020
Jakarta, 14 May 2020: A webinar dialogue on Realizing Smart Cities was jointly hosted by the Smart Cities Network and Economic Research Institute for ASEAN … Read More
Public Perception and Acceptance of Nuclear Power: Stakeholder Issues and Community Solutions
04 August 2020
All over the world, public acceptance of nuclear power is a crucial factor in decisions on public and private investment in nuclear power plants. Therefore, … Read More
Measuring the Pro-Poorness of Urban and Rural Economic Growth in Indonesia, 2004–2014
25 November 2020
This study measures the pro-poorness of urban and rural economic growth by region from 2004 to 2014 in Indonesia using pro-poor growth indexes, with data … Read More
Summary of ERIA Research Projects 2020-2021
01 July 2021
The Summary of ERIA Research Projects 2020-2021 provides an overview of both new and ongoing projects that ERIA researchers are currently working on as of … Read More
COVID-19, Telework Patterns Within a City, and Changes in Urban Structure – Preliminary Findings
11 April 2022
With the coronavirus disease (COVID-19, the spread of teleworking means that people do not necessarily have to live near their place of work. Will the … Read More
The Comprehensive Asia Development Plan (CADP) 3.0: Towards an Integrated, Innovative, Inclusive, and Sustainable Economy
16 September 2022
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused trade disruptions; a drop in foreign direct investment; and scarring effects on poverty, education, and women in many … Read More
Industry Agglomeration, Urban Amenities, and Regional Development in India
13 September 2023
Industrial agglomeration is an important component to create efficiency and externalities for industrial growth and competitiveness for the Indian economy. In this paper, we examine … Read More
