Bubble trouble: Why speculation in China’s commodity market affects the world
JOHN FAN AND NEDA TODOROVA | Commodity price bubbles can have a huge impact on economies, but what exactly causes them? In simple… Read More
SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth
Worldwide, labour productivity has risen, and unemployment rates have fallen. Nevertheless, further advancements are essential to boost job prospects, particularly for youth, minimise informal employment, address labour market disparities (like the gender pay gap), ensure safe working conditions, and enhance financial service access for enduring and inclusive economic growth.
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and committed to tackling global challenges around SDG 8 decent work and economic growth. Below are some of our outputs supporting this goal.
Driving economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region through digital financial inclusion
DANANJANI BASNAYAKE, ATHULA NARANPANAWA, SAROJA SELVANATHAN AND JAYATILLEKE S BANDARA | In recent years, digitalisation has become a key driver of financial… Read More
Bridging continents to advance women’s financial inclusion: Lessons from Asia-Pacific and Latin America
SHAWN HUNTER | Financial inclusion is a cornerstone of modern economic development, and it goes beyond just providing access to financial services. The true challenge… Read More
Empowering smallholder farmers through AI: A new era for Vietnam’s agriculture
SARA QUACH THAICHON | Vietnam has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. From a food-insecure country, it has emerged as one… Read More
Spotlight on labour mobility schemes: A vital driver to unlocking economic growth in the Solomon Islands
LOUISA BARAGAMA | Background At the launch of its 2023 Annual Report, the Central Bank of Solomon Islands Governor, Dr. Luke Forau, used the… Read More
Labour schemes, remittances and the Pacific: Role for academia
SAKIUSA NABOU | This article will highlight the context that can help change the conversation about the economic and social challenges of the Pacific… Read More
The Pacific Banking Forum: A proposed bigger “finance” agenda
PARMENDRA SHARMA AND LUKE FORAU | The inaugural Pacific Banking Forum (PBF) was convened in Brisbane on 8-9 July 2024, following an undertaking by… Read More
Harnessing technology for small business growth in the Pacific
JEFF LIEW | Small business owners like Rosa have embarked on their entrepreneurial journey with a dream of seeking financial stability and independence. But… Read More
Bridging the digital divide by enhancing effective digital finance usage among the poor: An RCT project | Part 2
MAYANK SHARMA AND SHAWN HUNTER | Digital financial services (DFS) have the potential to be transformative for developing nations, especially among low- to middle-income individuals. Read More
Economic development and consumption patterns in Asian countries
SHASHIKA RATHNAYAKA, SAROJA SELVANATHAN AND SELVA SELVANATHAN | Over the last three decades, Asia has undergone a monumental economic transformation, evolving from… Read More
