Spotlight 2025 Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation 13 to 15 October 2025 The Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation (SPDI) is a flagship initiative of the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) that brings together… International Conference on Inclusive Energy Transition in Southeast Asia and Beyond 10 to 12 February 2026 Indonesia The global energy transition presents both opportunities and challenges, requiring approaches that prioritize equity, climate justice, and social inclusion. Just energy transitions—from fossil-fuel-… Piloting Innovation for Pasig River Cleanup: Insights from the 6-month Clearbot Pilot Study in the Philippines 28 January 2026 On 28 January 2026, ADB convened government agencies, local governments, development partners, and the private sector at ADB Headquarters to share insights from the 6-month ClearBot pilot—an AI-… Blue Skies Jakarta: Dissemination Webinar on Meta Study Insights and Financing Pathways 26 February 2026 Air quality in the Greater Jakarta area remains a significant public health and environmental challenge, with particulate matter (PM) 2.5 levels consistently exceeding national and WHO standards.… Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Health Financing 10 December 2025 As part of the 2025 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day campaign, ADB organized the webinar, partnering with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), openIMIS, and Amref… 2025 International Procurement Workshop 26 to 27 November 2025 The International Procurement Workshop, jointly organized by ADB and the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS), was held on 26-27 November 2025 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The workshop… Environment and Nature Learning Week 2025 7 to 8 October 2025 Philippines The Asia and the Pacific is facing the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change that require integrated solutions. As a flagship activity under the Environment… Gender-Responsive Climate Action Training 2 October 2025 This training responded to ADB's commitments under the Climate Change Action Plan 2023-2030 and Strategy 2030, which prioritize gender equality and climate action. Recognizing the disproportionate… Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Partnership Forum 2026 24 to 25 February 2026 Thailand The Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) supports countries and communities in the Asia and Pacific region to scale up investments in climate adaptation that explicitly target the nexus… PreviousNext Major Events ADB Data Room: Competition Policy Initiative Robust competition policies are essential for fostering economic development. They promote healthy markets, enhance consumer protection, and stimulate innovation and investment. However, crafting… ASM 2025: Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia and the Pacific12 to 13 November 2025 ADB organized the Launch Seminar of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) 2025 Edition, which addressed the theme “Global Uncertainty, Trade, and Private Sector Businesses in Asia… 11th ADB International Education and Skills Forum: Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital3 to 5 December 2025 ADB hosted the 11th International Education and Skills Forum from 3–5 December 2025 at its headquarters in Manila, themed “Applying a Fresh Lens to Unlock the Power of Human Capital.” The forum… Better Air Quality (BAQ) Conference 202611 to 13 March 2026 Clean Air Asia, along with co-organizers, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), and the… Eminent Speakers’ Forum: Safeguarding Asia’s Food and Water Resilience18 March 2026 Dasho Tshering Tobgay is Bhutan’s seventh Prime Minister and a prominent voice on sustainable development, climate leadership, and holistic wellbeing. A former civil servant and accomplished public… Recent Events ADB–UK Urban Learning Week in London 2026: Leveraging Urban Knowledge Toward Sustainable Development 20 to 24 April 2026 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), through the Development Planning Unit (DPU) of University College London (UCL), will organize the ADB-UK Urban… Southeast Asia: Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Challenges and Opportunities20 to 23 April 2026 The Workshop on Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Challenges and Opportunities, organized by the Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SD3-PSMG), will be held on 20–23 April at… Healthy Rivers: Connecting Rural and Urban Water20 to 24 April 2026 The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) and other Dutch organisations, will organize the 2026 Asia-Netherlands Water Learning Week (ANWLW)… Dry Bulk Cargo Ports: Managing Dust, Runoff, and Emissions 16 April 2026 Dry bulk cargo ports are essential to global supply chains, with operations that can generate significant environmental pressures, including dust emissions, contaminated runoff, and greenhouse gas… Online Roadshow - Procurement of Software and Equipment under the Domestic Resource Mobilization Modernization Project (DRMM)8 April 2026 The Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and ADB organized an online roadshow on the upcoming procurement of software and equipment under the Domestic…