Social Development Thematic Group

Promotes new initiatives and policies that aim to reduce poverty, inequality, and vulnerability among poor and marginalized groups by transforming social institutions toward inclusive and equitable social development.

Offers courses on new initiatives, policies, and approaches for creating better social institutions.

Contact: Social Development Group Coordinator

Title Date Focal Person
Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China (PRC) 14 Jun 2016 --
Cross-Country Learning on ICT for Social Protection 19 - 21 Sep 2016 --
Social Protection Innovators Program - Phase 1 23 - 25 Nov 2016
7th ADB-ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration: Increasing the Positive Impact of Migration Through Finance and Technology 18 - 19 Jan 2017 --
ADB and ADBI Learning Program: Financing Social Protection for the Sustainable Development Goals 15 - 16 Feb 2017 --
ADB Gender Month 2017 Celebration 01 - 31 Mar 2017
Social Protection: Policies, Programs, and Evidence 29 - 31 Aug 2017 --
Poverty and Social Analysis Training 10 Oct 2017 --
Strategies for Financing Social Protection to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 17 - 18 May 2018
Developing Disability-Inclusive Cities 19 Jul 2018
National ID: Global Trends in Implementation 03 Sep 2018
Disability Innovation and Inclusive Urban Development 05 Sep 2018
Developing Healthy, Inclusive, and Age-Friendly Cities in PRC 21 Nov 2018
Emerging Trends in Inclusive Digital Employment 23 Apr 2021
Shaping a Better Employment Landscape for People with Disabilities in Asia-Pacific 11 Aug 2021