This presentation discusses the historical evolvement of Nanjing City in the People’s Republic of China, and provides an overview of the city’s master plan. It also includes a summary of the Nanjing Comprehensive Traffic Planning and Development White Paper. The strategic guiding principle of prioritizing public transport development is examined.

Examine the current situation of smart community and energy policy and strategy in Japan. Sample demonstration projects by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry; and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization are presented. The Japan Smart Community Alliance is also introduced.

This presentation, through an inclusive and targeted checklist as the tool, highlights the synergies between Asian Development Bank and the Cities Development Initiative for Asia in project preparation, and shows the collaboration process in improving wastewater management in Sri Lanka's City of Colombo. The tool ensures that poverty reduction and social issues are considered in the preparation of a pre-feasibility study.

Learn about the wide-ranging and diverse roles that think tanks play and how they can contribute to Asia’s future.

The characteristics of special economic zones (SEZs) vary for each country in the Mekong region. Locations, conditions, and the role of major players differ depending on the nature of the industries. Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar tend to develop SEZ in metropolitan areas; while Viet Nam and Thailand tend to develop in remote areas.

This video provides a glimpse of the Joint Learning Network’s initiative of bringing together representatives from various government agencies around the world. The purpose is to learn, discuss, exchange ideas, and share best practices on establishing a national health data dictionary as the first step towards achieving universal health coverage.

Universal health coverage (UHC) is not only the most powerful single concept that public health has to offer in Indonesia, but is also in accordance with the National Law or Constitution. UHC extends high quality and equal healthcare access to all Indonesian citizens.

Read about GIZ’s work on health and social protection. The range of GIZ’s work on universal health coverage (UHC), taking into account recent changes in the development corridor, is explained. Lessons learned and challenges encountered on the potential of ICT in achieving UHC are discussed.

This presentation shares the development of eHealth governance in the Philippines. The key enablers in leadership and governance, including the adoption of an IT Governance Framework, are discussed. Key plans on moving forward with e-Health to a much wider national scale are also explained.

Explore the development of health management information system in Mongolia. The IT infrastructures that are currently in place within the country are presented. The main concerns, developments, and investments in health ICT in Mongolia are also discussed.