Third Asia Think Tank Summit: Inclusive Knowledge Partnerships for Development 20 to 22 May 2015 Philippines Co-hosted by Asian Development Bank (ADB), the ADB Institute, and the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program of the University of Pennsylvania, this summit comprised of panel discussions on best practices and innovative knowledge partnerships. It initiated three to five parallel tripartite discussions with mutually-aligned knowledge partners, developing member country (DMC) officials, and ADB's operations departments on specific development problems in DMCs. A panel of thought leaders also shared succinct views on how international organizations can engage in knowledge partnerships. The event was part of ADB's Knowledge Partnership Week organized by the Knowledge Sharing and Services Center. Program and Learning Materials 20 May 2015 21 May 2015 22 May 2015 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Global Trends, Knowledge, and Policy Partnerships Jim McGann Welcome Address Bindu Lohani Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Opening Session Curtain Raiser: Addressing Knowledge Gaps for Development Opening Session Thought Leaders Panel Session 1 - Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia and the Pacific's Future Presentations Toshiro Iijima, Medelina Hendityo, Than Tun, Pham Tuyet Mai Session 1 - Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia and the Pacific's Future Economic Challenges in Korea and Korea Institute of Finance's Research This presentation analyzes Korea’s economic challenges and how the research activities of the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) helped address these… Shin Sung Hwan Session 1 - Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia and the Pacific's Future The Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia’s Future This presentation highlights the wide-ranging and diverse roles that think tanks play. As instructions that occupy a place between government and… Melissa Tyler Session 2 - Knowledge Partnerships that Increase Capacity and Deliver the Public Goods Opening Presentation Joon-Kyung Kim Session 2 - Knowledge Partnerships that Increase Capacity and Deliver the Public Goods Presentations Subir Gokarn, Aniruddha Dasgupta, Antonio Villafranca Session 2 - Knowledge Partnerships that Increase Capacity and Deliver the Public Goods Knowledge Partnerships for Regional and Global Public Goods: JICA Research Institute's Experience This presentation introduces the experiences of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Research Institute in collaborating with various… Ichiro Tambo Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 3 - Roundtables on Enhanced Partnerships for Solving Key Development Problems in Asia and the Pacific Parallel Session on Special Economic Zones, Cluster and Economic Corridor Development Presentations Jong Woo Kang, Peter Warr, Rajat Kathuria, Zhenshan Yang, Hartmut Janus Parallel Session on Special Economic Zones, Cluster and Economic Corridor Development Special Economic Zones, Cluster, and Economic Corridors in the Mekong Region The characteristics of special economic zones (SEZs) vary for each country in the Mekong region. Locations, conditions, and the role of major players… Masami Ishida Parallel Session on Special Economic Zones, Cluster and Economic Corridor Development Special Economic Zones, Cluster, and Economic Corridor This presentation analyzes special economic zones (SEZ), industrial clusters, and economic corridors in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet… Jin Wang Parallel Session on Smart Cities Development ADB Activities in the Urban Space Vijay Padmanabhan Parallel Session on Smart Cities Development Presentations Aniruddha Dasgupta, Tony Wong, Ogenis Brilhante, Rej Kumar, Zhang Xiliang, Ryosuke Shibasaki, Gerald Hane Parallel Session on Smart Cities Development Overview of Smart Grid Projects and Prospect in Japan This presentation explains the current situation of smart community and energy policy and strategy in Japan. It provides sample demonstration… Hironori Mochiki Parallel Session on From Response to Recovery to Resilience: Leadership, Change Management, and Enhancing Public Sector Capability Opening Address Ramesh Subramaniam Parallel Session on From Response to Recovery to Resilience: Leadership, Change Management, and Enhancing Public Sector Capability Setting the Context Rachana Shrestha Parallel Session on From Response to Recovery to Resilience: Leadership, Change Management, and Enhancing Public Sector Capability Presentations M. Ramesh, Juan Miguel Luz, Joon-Kyung Kim, Pinaki Chakraborty, Sumet Ongkittikul, Emil Bolongaita Parallel Session on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing ADB's Operational Plan for Health 2015–2020 - Key Priority Areas Susann Roth Parallel Session on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing Trends in Health Economic Analysis in Asia and the Pacific: What is Needed to Strengthen ADB's Health Sector Work? Phua Kai Hong Parallel Session on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing Trends in Health Systems and Health Financing Research: What is Needed for ADB's Health Sector Work? Alia Luz Parallel Session on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing Trends in Health Financing: How Can ADB Provide Innovative Health Financing Solutions to its Developing Member Countries? Soonman Kwon Parallel Session on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing Trends in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Health: How Should ADB Support Developing Member Countries in Health PPPs? Maria Elena Baltazar Herrera Parallel Session on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing Health Care Innovations: Leveraging New Developments in Science and Technology Gerald Hane Wrap-Up Session Summary of Session 1 - Role of Think Tanks in Shaping Asia's Future Bokhwan Yu Wrap-Up Session Summary of Session 2 - Knowledge Partnerships that Increase Capacity and Deliver the Public Goods Jim McGann Wrap-Up Session Summary of Roundtable on Special Economic Zones, Cluster, and Economic Corridor Development Jong Woo Kang Wrap-Up Session Summary of Roundtable on Smart Cities Development Yongping Zhai Wrap-Up Session Summary of Roundtable on From Response to Recovery to Resilience: Leadership, Change Management, and Enhancing Public Sector Capability Gambhir Bhatta Wrap-Up Session Summary of Roundtable on Health Economics, Systems, and Financing Susann Roth Wrap-Up Session Closing Remarks 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. 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