Peter McCawley Book Launch - Pursuing Inclusive Economic Development in Asia: A Celebration of Peter McCawley

The ANU Indonesia Project, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank Institute, is delighted to host the launch of Pursuing Inclusive Economic Development in Asia:, A Celebration of Peter McCawley. This special occasion will bring together esteemed speakers to reflect on Peter McCawley’s contributions and the economic development of the region. Bambang Brodjonegoro, the dean and CEO of the Asian Development Bank Institute and former Indonesian Minister of Higher Education, Research and Technology, will launch the book.

Refreshments will be served after formal presentations.

Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 3:30pm - 5pm AEST
Australian Centre on China in the World
Building 188, Fellows La, Acton ACT

This is an in-person event only. Registration is essential.

About the Book

Ensuring that everyone benefits from economic development is a crucial policy objective. Even more, inclusion must become a central concern as economies grow to middle-income status and strive for even more prosperity. Persistent and large socioeconomic gaps disrupt social harmony and undermine democracy, which could eventually compromise economic progress. Former ADBI Dean, ADB Executive Director, and Australian National University fellow Peter McCawley spent his career on this topic. This book commemorates Peter’s life and legacy.

Pursuing Inclusive Economic Development in Asia presents 13 chapters on various aspects of inclusive economic growth. Some chapters investigate the role of globalization and foreign direct investment, and several evaluate the impact of public policies. The volume features studies from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, as well as studies with a regional focus. Researchers and policymakers will find insights, lessons, and cautionary tales related to inclusion and economic growth in the region.

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