Spotlight National Conference on Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions in ADB Operations 10 to 11 December 2024 On 10–11 December, stakeholders discussed the critical pathways for a Just, Affordable, and Inclusive Energy Transition, building on key priorities from the G20 Energy Ministers’ meeting under India… Circular Economy of Manila Bay’s Plastic Waste (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 32) 20 November 2024 The Holcim Circular Explorer project in Manila Bay was a groundbreaking initiative that combined technology, sustainability, and community action to tackle marine pollution. This solar-powered boat… International Procurement Workshop 25 to 27 September 2024 The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 25-27 September 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. The workshop brought… Livelihood Restoration Regional Workshop for Central and West Asia 21 to 23 November 2024 Regional Operations Services I (OSR1) of the Office of Safeguards (OSFG), in partnership with the Policy and Technical Services (OSPT), organized the Livelihood Restoration Regional Workshop for… Transforming Masculinities to End Gender-Based Violence A Panel Discussion to Commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) 26 November 2024 Men and boys are central to the changes necessary for ending gender-based violence (GBV). These changes include difficult transformations: men changing deeply entrenched behaviors and the… International Anticorruption Day 2024: Integrity in Private Sector Development - A Conversation 10 December 2024 In celebration of this year’s International Anticorruption Day, ADB’s Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI) hosted a knowledge-sharing session on Integrity in Private Sector Development: A… SECURE Webinar 18: Blueprints to Breakthroughs: Enhancing Vaccine Manufacturing Ecosystems in DMCs 24 October 2024 The SECURE Webinar 18 is a collaboration with ADB’s Human and Social Development Office’s Solutions Development Working Group on Health Systems Strengthening (HSD-SDWG HSS), focusing on vaccine… From Roots to Revenue: Securing Finance and Climate Solutions Through Agroforestry The Case of Bamboo 11 April 2025 Singapore This workshop aimed to build on the insights and innovative ideas from the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) design thinking session on financing bamboo agroforestry (Development Asia for the… Girls Takeover: Girls’ and Young Women’s Leadership in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action 17 October 2024 Philippines Background The International Day of the Girl (IDG), celebrated annually on October 11, is a key global moment to celebrate the power of girls and highlight the barriers they face. This event aims… PreviousNext Major Events GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion Forum 202419 September 2024 - 20 September 2024 ABOUT THE EVENT The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) faces complex challenges – climate change, demographic shifts, rapid technological advancement – that both threaten progress and offer… AIxADB: Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Development 04 November 2024 - 08 November 2024 AIxADB serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange to explore cutting-edge solutions, learn from successful case studies, identify pilots for implementation under the ADB… ADB Participation at the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16)21 October 2024 - 01 November 2024 Biodiversity and nature-positive investments are key solutions to climate change and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. ADB supports developing member countries in… 12th Business Opportunities Fair 202409 October 2024 - 10 October 2024 In 2024, ADB conducted its second in-person Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) after the pandemic. 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In only one generation,… From Roots to Revenue: Securing Finance and Climate Solutions Through Agroforestry The Case of Bamboo11 April 2025 This workshop aimed to build on the insights and innovative ideas from the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) design thinking session on financing bamboo agroforestry (Development Asia for…