SDTG Online Thematic Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations 12 to 15 December 2022 The Social Development Thematic Group, through the Graduation Working Group, held a two-day e-learning course on Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations which focused on (i) understanding the core concepts of graduation approach and its integration in social protection programming, evidence, and innovation; and (ii) exploring how to integrate graduation approach into ADB’s portfolio. The training consisted of one core session and one deep dive session with an additional option for 30-minute one-on-one consultation sessions with course facilitators. This moderated e-learning course was held on 12-13 December 2022. The training covered: Concept and History of Graduation Overview of Global Evidence Building Graduation into social protection systems Digital Innovations – Introduction to client facing innovations (apps, behaviorally informed interventions), and client monitoring (data architecture, building in predictive analytics) Product Demo of online tools on the graduation approach The learning format was a mix of moderated discussions, facilitated breakout discussions, and group exercises. Program and Learning Materials 12 December 2022 13 December 2022 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Opening Remarks Moderator: Karin Schelzig Opening Get to Know Each Other Moderator: Yukiko Ito Presentation Day 1: ADB Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations This presentation gives an overview of the consolidated topics discussed on the first day of the SDTG Online training. Aude Demontesquiou, Syed Hashemi, Edmon Monteverde, Ricardo Carlos Barba, Nassreena S. Baddiri Webinar Recording Video: Day 1: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations This links to the webinar video of the Day 1 of SDTG Online Thematic Training. Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Reflection from Day 1 and Questions Session Moderator: Aude de Montesquiou Presentation Day 2: ADB Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations This presentation gives an overview of the consolidated topics discussed on the second day of the SDTG Online training. Aude Demontesquiou, Carolina de Miranda, Marlowe Popes, Dristy Shrestha, Syed Hashemi Closing Reflection, Questions and Wrap up Moderator: Yukiko Ito Webinar Recording Video: Day 2: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations This links to the webinar video of the Day 2 of SDTG Online Thematic Training. 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. Event Coordinator/s Yukiko Ito Social Development Thematic Group Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Human and Social Development Sector Office Read Also ADB's Graduation Approach Topics Social Development and Protection