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Unlocking Women’s Economic Potential in Sri Lanka: Barriers and Policy Pathways

3 June 2026
Women’s labor force participation is one of the development challenges faced by Sri Lanka that constrains the country’s optimal utilization of its labor and human capital. Nearly one-third of women are out of the labor force despite their high access to education, which limits the country’s…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Weather Shocks and Household Vulnerability in Central Asia

28 May 2026
Central Asia, a landlocked region with a continental climate prone to extreme weather, faces rising climate risks as rainfall variability and drought increasingly threaten household welfare. This webinar presents new evidence from a multi‑country household panel survey conducted between 2021 and…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations - May 2026

27 May 2026
Description ADB is proud to announce an online Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) on 27 May 2026 as a collaboration between ADB's NGO and Civil Society Center (NGOC) and the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD). Tailored to the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar 2026

25 to 27 May 2026
The Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar (PIBOS) is for international, regional, and local contractors and consultants interested in contributing to infrastructure development activities in the Pacific. The event is hosted by the Government of Fiji, the Asian Development Bank, and…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Waves of Change: Harnessing Technology to Power the Sustainable Blue Economy Workshop

25 to 28 May 2026
Busan, Republic of Korea Technology is a critical enabler of a sustainable blue economy, helping ocean-based industries grow while reducing pressure on marine ecosystems, providing greater efficiency gains while reducing adverse environmental impacts. Advances such as digital monitoring…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Southeast Asia Department

Samoa: Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project - Early Market Engagement

25 to 26 May 2026
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is organizing the Early Market Engagement Event from 25–27 May 2026, in Nadi, Fiji, as part of ADB’s continued engagement with the Government of Samoa in support of the Alaoa Multipurpose Dam Project.  The event aims to facilitate policy dialogue, technical…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Policy Dialogue on Triple Convergence: Health System Resilience on Pandemic Preparedness, Emergency Response, and Climate Adaptation in Southeast Asia

25 to 26 May 2026
This policy dialogue will convene policymakers, development partners, health experts, and practitioners to advance integrated approaches to pandemic preparedness, emergency response, and climate adaptation in Southeast Asia. The event aims to build consensus on practical policy pathways and develop…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Southeast Asia Department

Future Fuels, Shore Power, and Energy Transition Readiness

21 May 2026
Ports are vital nodes in the maritime supply chain and play an important role in reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency, and supporting the broader energy transition. As regulations, market expectations, and energy security concerns drive the shift toward cleaner operations, ports need to…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Advancing Resilient Tourism in Asia and the Pacific: Regional Cooperation and Policy Pathways

14 May 2026
In 2024, tourism contributed more than 8% of regional GDP and supported over 200 million jobs across Asia and the Pacific. As travel demand continues to recover from the pandemic and expand, tourism is expected to play an even greater role in the region’s economy, projected to account for about 11…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Accelerating BESS Deployment: Technology, Markets, Safety, and Regional Pathways

13 May 2026
This webinar introduced the strategic role of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in supporting renewable energy integration, grid flexibility, and the wider energy transition in Asia and the Pacific. The session covered key topics including grid-forming inverters, private-sector participation…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office