Leveraging Information and Communication Technology for Development Read more about Leveraging Information and Communication Technology for Development “ICT for Development” leverages information and communication technology to propel economic and social progress in developing countries. ICT has already transformed the financial services, media, retail, and telecommunications sectors. Through the globalization it simultaneously feeds on and accelerates, it is reshaping societies, economies, and governments worldwide.
Remittances and Financial Inclusion: A Policy and Regulatory Approach Read more about Remittances and Financial Inclusion: A Policy and Regulatory Approach The volume of remittance inflows in the Philippines continues to grow. In 2014, remittances channeled through the banking system reached US$24.3 billion, or 8.5% of the country's gross domestic product. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees this is an opportunity for inclusive growth. It has fostered financial inclusion through policy initiatives that enable more Filipinos to gain effective access to a wide range of financial services that could help them manage unforeseen financial shocks and increase their savings and investments.
State-Owned Enterprise and Public Sector Reforms Read more about State-Owned Enterprise and Public Sector Reforms Pacific state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are often formed to increase service delivery effectiveness and accountability. Historical and financial indicators, however, show that long-term government ownership of SOEs often result in outcomes counter to these goals. Asian Development Bank’s study of SOE performance in the Pacific emphasizes political commitment to reform as a key driver for commercial results.
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Asia: Progress and Emerging Issues Read more about Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Asia: Progress and Emerging Issues The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. EITI guides its 51 member countries to date on improved governance and accountability in more areas of the natural resource value chain.
Green Cities and GrEEEn Leaders: Viet Nam Stakeholders and Nguyen Van Cao Read more about Green Cities and GrEEEn Leaders: Viet Nam Stakeholders and Nguyen Van Cao Viet Nam's cities are going green as local leaders adopt the Green Cities approach. Learn more from this case study.
Economic Corridor Development: Putting Concept into Action Read more about Economic Corridor Development: Putting Concept into Action ADB's Manoj Sharma discusses the Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program, comprised of a multitranche financing facility, a policy-based loan, an urban climate change resilience grant, and technical assistance to India. The project will stimulate growth through infrastructure investments, policy reforms, and institutional development. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
Songhua River Basin Water Pollution Control and Management Project Read more about Songhua River Basin Water Pollution Control and Management Project Life for about three million people in the People’s Republic of China is about to get better with the cleanup of the Songhua River.
Punjab Community Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Read more about Punjab Community Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Are drinking water and better toilets finally available in Punjab? Learn how ADB has been working on bringing these services to one of Pakistan's poorest provinces.
Session Video - On the Margins of Development: Asia Pacific LGBT Inclusion Poverty Reduction and Prosperity Read more about Session Video - On the Margins of Development: Asia Pacific LGBT Inclusion Poverty Reduction and Prosperity Gender equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people is usually viewed through a human rights lens, but equality and inclusion of LGBT people are also important economic development issues. This seminar, involving a panel of experts, explored some of these issues and their implications for development work in the Asia and Pacific region.
Philippines: LGBT (now) in Business Read more about Philippines: LGBT (now) in Business Brian Tenorio is the Chair of the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce. He is also CEO and Founder of Kape Coffee Company and Tenorium Enterprise, also International Consultant for Branding and Design at the Asian Development Bank ealth Organization. In this ADB seminar, he discussed the positive business outcomes of LGBT-inclusive employment policies and business practices.