Development Asia From Cash to Digital: Advancing Financial Inclusion in Pakistan 24 March 2025 Implement supportive policies, encourage merchant adoption, and integrate digital payments into public services. Taking Digital Actions Against Plastic for Ecosystem Health 25 November 2024 Synergizing the efforts of multiple stakeholders to support digitalization will facilitate circular plastic economy transition in the PRC. Expediting the Digital Trade Integration of Pakistan and Central Asian Economies 11 September 2024 E-payment gateways and streamlined customs clearance processes can promote regional collaboration and economic growth in digital trade. Analyzing Digital Foreign Investments in CAREC Countries 3 April 2024 Enhancing internet connectivity, data security, and workers’ digital skills can reduce the digital gap in Central Asia. Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Data for Sustainable Urban Development 24 January 2024 A national standardized spatial data infrastructure offers insights for sustainable and resilient land resource management and smart city planning. Innovative Solutions to Address Poverty-Related Transport and Mobility Challenges 5 December 2023 Leverage machine learning and satellite imagery for informed resource allocation to enhance road quality and address development challenges. How Technology Can Aid Resettlement Planning and Implementation 13 September 2023 Experience from two projects shows digital tools for database management help ensure a fair and transparent process and efficient resource allocation. Solving Development Challenges through Hackathons 29 June 2023 A hackathon in Nepal nurtured innovative tech solutions to improve sanitation practices in the country. Is Digital Finance the Answer for Giving Women-Owned MSMEs Access to Credit? 20 June 2023 Embracing technology for financial service delivery benefits both women-led enterprises and financial institutions. Why Singapore’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups is among the Best 31 May 2023 The city-state offers a good case example for other Southeast Asian countries vying to become tech and innovation hubs. Fintech is Booming, Let’s Ensure Everyone Benefits 8 May 2023 COVID-19 has been like rocket fuel to the fintech industry; it’s now time to close digital gaps, particularly for women. Opportunities in Applying Digital Solutions to Plastic Waste Management in Viet Nam 17 April 2023 A study examines the potential of three applications to scale up and recommends policy actions to support digital adoption. Technology-Based Lending Promotes Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Republic of Korea 24 March 2023 The technology credit rating system was integrated into loan application evaluations of technologically innovative SMEs. How Patents and Innovation Procurement Can Boost Asia’s Recovery 10 February 2023 Patent and public procurement systems can help promote productivity-led growth by improving technology diffusion and supporting innovative solutions. Developing Kazakhstan’s School Quality Assessment Platform 6 February 2023 A prototype online platform was created based on a new method for analyzing the quality of secondary education. Analyzing Technology and Productivity Spillovers from Chinese FDIs to CAREC Countries 16 January 2023 FDI recipient countries show positive growth in productivity but their technology gains depend on absorption capacity. ADB Knowledge Events Digital x ADB 2024 24 to 26 September 2024 This year of Digital x ADB marks the fifth in a series of annual knowledge-sharing events co-organized by the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, and selected Sector Groups. Enhancing National Health Financing through Digital Technologies: Innovations and Lessons from Asia and the Pacific Region 18 April 2024 The integration of digital technology in health financing within developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asia-Pacific region was seen as a transformative step towards achieving more efficient, transparent, and equitable healthcare systems. Harnessing Digital Technologies To Improve Water Utility Performance 29 November 2023 Digital technology is revolutionizing how we manage water, offering opportunities to improve water security and resilience for water utilities worldwide. DigitalxADB: Driving Digital Development across Asia and the Pacific 2023 19 to 21 September 2023 Digital x ADB is co-organized by the Digital Technology for Development Division of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department and the Information Technology Department. Regional Cooperation and Integration and Trade Innovations Seminar Series (RCIT ISS) No.14 - RCI Dashboard: Harnessing Power BI for monitoring RCI Operations 28 July 2023 As one of ADB’s seven operational priorities under Strategy 2030, RCI operation needs to be closely monitored. By volume and number, the pre-pandemic annual share of RCI projects in total ADB-financed projects is about 25% spread across the different regional departments. Regional Higher Education Forum: Higher Education of the Future: Leading Digital and Green Transformations through Collaboration 10 to 12 May 2023 The importance of higher education in preparing the workforce and in producing knowledge continues to rise in a globalized, knowledge-based economy. Gender and Tech: The Necessary Frontier 29 March 2023 As part of the activities of the Women’s Finance Exchange for the Women’s Month 2023, we held this fireside chat which delved into the reasons behind the scarcity of women in leadership roles and the boardrooms within the startups technology space. Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part III – Implementation Challenges 24 March 2023 This is the third and final installment of the three-part series, “Alternative Credit Scoring for Women SMEs.” The series aimed to provide practical knowledge on gender, alternative data, and insights on credit scoring for financial institutions. Watch previous episodes: part 1 – the basics and part 2 – technical challenges. Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part II – The Technical Challenges 20 January 2022 This is the second installment of a three-part series, “Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs,” with credit scoring specialist Dean Care and fintech expert Steven Landman. The first part in December 2021 unraveled how credit scoring works and how new approaches can make traditional models support more lending for women. Implementation challenges will be the topic of the third and last installment in February 2022. Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs: Part I – The Basics 2 December 2021 In this 90-minute technical session presented by the Women’s Finance Exchange (WFX), participants got the chance to hear from and ask the experts as they talk about “Accessing Female SMEs: Digitalization and Credit Scoring.” This first installment of a three-part series was conducted on 2 December, 3:00-4:30 PM Philippine Standard Time (UTC +8). Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs Webinar Series 2 December 2021 to 24 February 2022 The webinar series, “Digitalization and Credit Scoring for Women SMEs,” aimed to provide practical knowledge on gender, alternative data, and insights on credit scoring for financial institutions, with discussants Dean Care, a credit scoring specialist, and Steven Landman, a fintech expert. The first installment in December 2021 explored the basics of credit scoring, while the second in January tackled the technical challenges. DigitalxADB: Driving Digital Development across Asia and the Pacific 2021 11 to 29 October 2021 DigitalxADB consists of four thematic tracks. The eight high-level discussions on the digital transformation currently underway within the institutional and operational areas of ADB.