Challenges in Setting up Sri Lanka for Virtual Education System Read more about Challenges in Setting up Sri Lanka for Virtual Education System Schools in Sri Lanka have not really changed much over the past eight decades as attempts at educational innovation generally slip back to the traditional mode of educational operation. Introducing sustainable and systematic changes in learning environments and educational management should match future changes happening in the world.
The Legal Situation of LGBT People in Asia and Pacific Developing Countries Read more about The Legal Situation of LGBT People in Asia and Pacific Developing Countries Asian Development Bank's Jogendra Ghimire talks about relevant laws on sexual orientation, particularly policies and laws that promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) inclusion. He enumerates international treaties and instruments that uphold equality and non-discrimination.
Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency Read more about Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency While most research programs on digital learning for development are aligned with global education agendas, various gaps still exist. Addressing these gaps is the key for digital learning development research to fulfill the pivotal role of enhancing equity and quality and improving efficiency.
Adaptation and Migration in Asia's Drowning River Deltas Read more about Adaptation and Migration in Asia's Drowning River Deltas The world's threatened deltas are concentrated in South and East Asia. Among the identified accelerators of relative sea-level rise in river deltas are climate change, urbanization, and aquaculture expansion. Asian Development Bank's intern Alex Chapman shares the current state of river deltas in the region and points out some adaptation options.
Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Read more about Australia’s Water Reforms and how they Helped Build Resilience to Water Scarcity Gary Jones, Australian Water Partnership’s chief executive, shared Australia’s experience in managing water scarcity and drought. He described the reforms the country implemented to improve supply and demand management while protecting the environment. He also highlighted the role partnerships play in these reforms.
UN Climate Change Conference: Outcomes and Implications Read more about UN Climate Change Conference: Outcomes and Implications ADB's Preety Bhandari and Christian Ellermann shared the highlights of the 22nd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The conference was held on 7-18 November 2016 in Marrakesh, Morroco. This short video highlights key moments on Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
Discussion on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at Subnational Level Read more about Discussion on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at Subnational Level The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a unique opportunity to rethink local development, ensuring no one is left behind. UNDP Asia Pacific’s SDG Local Governance Diagnostic Tool aims to help localize the SDG agenda at the subnational level in the region, focusing particularly on communities.
What Have We Learned on Post-disaster Recovery? Read more about What Have We Learned on Post-disaster Recovery? ADB rolled out post-disaster rehabilitation projects and gained lessons that can be considered in implementing similar programs. The lessons learned focused on the importance of communication, coordination, and community development.
Session Video - Eminent Speakers Forum - Protecting People and Profits Read more about Session Video - Eminent Speakers Forum - Protecting People and Profits United Nations Enviroment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim discusses how to invest in natural capital and improve environmental management, while making profits and achieving lasting social, economic, and environmental progress.
Mandalay City Goes Green Read more about Mandalay City Goes Green ADB's Eri Honda and ADB consultant Ian Hamilton shares stories on how the restoration of Thingazar Creek is paving the way for the transformation of Mandalay into a prosperous, green urban center. The Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project is the first urban development project since ADB's re-engagement in Myanmar. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.