John Karr
Asia Foundation and APEC Announce Winner of APEC Digital Prosperity Award
November 10, 2021
Media Coverage
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) announce the winners of the fifth APEC App Challenge at the ministerial meeting in New Zealand. A joint initiative of The Asia Foundation, APEC Secretariat, and Google, this is the fifth App Challenge to spotlight talent and innovative software developers and designers from across the region. “This probl… Read more
Virtual Event – Addressing the Covid-Related Challenges Facing the Pacific Islands
Washington, DC, Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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While swift measures on border control taken by Pacific Island governments to contain the spread of Covid-19 spared the region a health crisis on the scale faced in other parts of the world, the social and economic implications of the pandemic have been catastrophic for the region’s fragile economies. Rising unemployment in the tourism and other se… Read more
Virtual Summit and Workshop – Pacific Cyber Dialogue
Papua New Guinea, November 17-20, 2020
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In the past five years, new undersea cable projects and other internet infrastructure improvements have begun connecting Pacific internet users to faster and more accessible digital resources. At the same time, greater connectivity has also brought new cybersecurity challenges for civil society, the private sector, and government. With small popula… Read more
The Asia Foundation Supports APEC on “Covid-19, 4IR and the Future of Work” Policy Brief
July 6, 2020
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Covid-19 is an unprecedented public health crisis that has led to staggering losses in economic activity and jobs. The pandemic will accelerate the adoption of automation by firms and organizations across the region, according to a new policy brief prepared by the APEC Policy Support Unit with the support of The Asia Foundation, titled Covid-19, 4I… Read more
Insider Briefing: Navigating the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
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This conversation will examine how COVID-19 has hastened digitalization and technological innovation in labor markets, jeopardizing the livelihoods of many Asia-Pacific workers and increasing the need for dynamic, market-aligned upskilling and reskilling. Featuring John Karr, Senior Director, Technology Programs, The Asia Foundation Oliver Petzold,… Read more
The Asia Foundation Supports APEC Digital Prosperity Award
December 10, 2019
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The Asia Foundation has been supporting the annual APEC App Challenge since 2017. The 2019 APEC App Challenge brought together 22 software developers and designers to design, build, and demo innovative mobile and web apps that have the potential to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses in APEC economies. From a statement by the APEC Secre… Read more
The Asia Foundation, APEC Secretariat, and Google Host 2018 APEC App Challenge
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, May 24, 2018
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APEC economies boast some of the fastest-growing and most technologically innovative markets in the world. But though rich in culture, craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit, the informal sectors of APEC economies have yet to fully capture the benefit of technology-driven trade. With support from the APEC Secretariat, Google and The Asia Foundati… Read more