While the subjects of inclusive growth and inequalities have already been central
to public and policy debates, limitations of consistent, up-to-date household
data have plagued thorough understanding and analyses of the issues in the context
of Southeast Asia. The objective of this study is to examine (i) recent trends
of inequality in Southeast Asia; (ii) proximate, structural, and policy drivers of
inequalities; (iii) impacts and implications of recent policy developments addressing
the problems of income and non-income inequalities; and (iv) policy lessons
toward reducing inequalities and putting in place inclusive growth in the region.