Better Data for Better Decisions
12 to 14 May 2021

This invitation-only event was organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and was a knowledge-sharing event under the “Space in Support for International Development Assistance,” a global initiative in partnership with ADB, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the World Bank.

This event provided an overview of Earth observation technologies in the context of ADB operations, by showcasing projects, and sharing experiences of ADB developing member countries. It also highlighted the benefits of using the technology for improving project design and project management, as well as supporting more efficient use of financial resources. The session included a discussion on possible collaboration with relevant agencies to build on lessons learned, scale-up innovation, and broaden sector applications, through technical and financial partnerships.

ESA has been working closely with multilateral financial institutions on the use of Earth observation in several thematic areas and is now looking to mainstream Earth observation into development through a joint initiative, “Space in Support of International Development Assistance.”

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Introduction/ Innovation Context Recording
The speaker discusses ADB's strategic perspective on Earth Observation, its applicability across sectors and thematic areas, and the importance of…
Bruno Carrasco
The Digital Context Recording
The speaker highlights the importance of Earth Observation technology in development and how it is changing the development outcomes in ADB's…
Thomas Abell
ADB Operations Perspective
Earth Observation Services to Support Water Resources, Agriculture, and Aquaculture Presentation
The speakers present the application of Earth Observation technology in water resources management, agriculture, and aquaculture in Indonesia. They…
Abdul Malik Sadat Idris, Eric Quincieu
Earth Observation Services to Support Water Resources, Agriculture, and Aquaculture Recording
Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project Presentation
The speaker demonstrates the successful application of Earth Observation under the Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries project in Cambodia,…
Alvin Lopez
Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project Recording
Earth Observation Enabler of S2030 Operational Priorities Presentation
The speaker gives an overview of how leveraging Earth Observation in ADB projects ties into ADB Strategy 2030 and its operational priorities.
Xiaohong Yang
Earth Observation Enabler of S2030 Operational Priorities Recording
Development Partners’ Priorities
International Cooperation and Development Fund: GIS/EO Development Strategy Presentation
The speaker presents the International Cooperation and Development Fund's overall EO/GIS strategy, successful use cases in agriculture and disaster…
Yunching Tseng
Roundtable Discussion and Closing Recording
This is a recording of the roundtable discussion with panelists, participants and representatives of relevant agencies on how to scale up innovation…
Toni Tolker-Nielsen, Thomas Abell

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Digital Technology for Development Unit

ADB Organizer/s

  • Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Partner Organization/s

Topics

  • ICT