Series: Civil Society Program, 59th ADB Annual Meeting Empowering and Investing in Youth and Women for Sustainable Healthy Cities 3 May 2026 Uzbekistan Held as a side event to the 59th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the seminar Empowering and Investing in Youth and Women for Sustainable Healthy Cities served as an engaging platform for stakeholders to connect, exchange insights, and shape future-focused dialogue. The session highlighted real-world engagement approaches demonstrating how youth leadership can support solutions in mobility, health, and climate action. Youth panelists from the Youth for Road Safety Network shared experiences on how community engagement can help transform sustainable development.The 2026 ADB Annual Meeting is being held from 3 to 6 May under the theme “Crossroads of Progress: Advancing the Region’s Connected Future.”The ADB Annual Meeting brings together policymakers, private sector leaders, development partners, and innovators to advance practical solutions in connectivity, digital innovation, and innovative finance—strengthening the region’s capacity for resilient and sustainable growth. Over the years, the event has become a leading forum for discussion of economic and social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. Source: ADB Flickr Program and Learning Materials Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Urban Sector Group Water and Urban Development Sector Office Partner Organization/s Youth for Road Safety Topics Civil Society Urban Development