Spotlight Circular Economy Forum 17 to 18 June 2025 Philippines Asia and the Pacific is the planet’s hotspot for plastic pollution. Of the 10 rivers that transport 88%–95% of the world’s plastic into the sea, eight are in Asia. Moreover, most plastic… Progress on the Global Plastics Treaty: Outcomes and Insights from the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee Process (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 37) 19 March 2025 With millions of tons of plastic produced annually and plastic waste driving environmental and climate concerns, the Global Plastics Treaty will be key in reshaping policies and investments to end… Rethinking Poverty: Strengthening ADB’s Approach for an Inclusive and Equitable Future 14 April 2025 Background Economic growth has fundamentally changed lives in Asia and the Pacific, lifting more than 1.5 billion people out of poverty over just two generations. In only one generation, poverty… Event 4: Build Back Better Sector Dialogue: Irrigated Agriculture 10 February 2025 The fourth webinar will explore good practice solutions, considerations, and lessons learned for building back better agriculture systems, featuring a case study on how Viet Nam strengthened the… Rethinking Skills for Women in the Evolving Labor Market 14 March 2025 Women’s labor market attachment remains weak in many developing economies, even as the gender gap in education disappears. The case of Indonesia provides helpful insights into the problem. As… 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… SECURE Webinar 20: Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in Health Care: Exploring Challenges and Opportunities in Asia and the Pacific 20 February 2025 Public-private partnerships (PPP) in the health sector are pivotal to enhancing Uzbekistan's health infrastructure and service delivery. The country's health system faces challenges, including the… 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… PreviousNext Major Events ADB Business Opportunities Training for Civil Society Organizations - Suva28 July 2025 ADB BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING… ADB Business Opportunities Training for Civil Society Organizations - Sydney25 July 2025 ADB BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING… Mongolia: Wetland Ecosystem Services Workshop28 November 2024 - 29 November 2024 The Regional Flyway Initiative (RFI) Training Series: Workshop on Wetland Ecosystem Services and Nature-based Solutions is co-organized by the Asian Development… 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… Recents Events Effectiveness, Efficiency, Equity, and Enforceability – Evaluating Economic Instruments for Thailand's Packaging Waste (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 41)25 June 2025 The Circular Economy Webinar Series continues, building on the demand for more knowledge and real-life use cases from the Circular Economy Forum. In this latest session, the focus is on… Asia Pacific Digital Transformation Forum 202524 to 27 June 2025 … Innovation for Economic Transformation19 June 2025 The “Serendipity Knowledge Program” (SKOP) is ADB’s knowledge program dedicated to Sri Lanka, designed to respond effectively to the country’s needs in line with ADB's… Circular Economy Forum17 to 18 June 2025 Asia and the Pacific is the planet’s hotspot for plastic pollution. Of the 10 rivers that transport 88%–95% of the world’s plastic into the sea, eight are in Asia. Moreover,… Opportunities for Cost Accountants with ADB in Financial Management10 June 2025 ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) for its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business…