Keynote Lecture: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific: Role of ADB Read more about Keynote Lecture: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific: Role of ADB Tomoyuki Kimura, Director General of ADB's Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department gave a keynote lecture during the Opening Plenary of the International Symposium on Education and Research in Global Environmental Studies in Asia organized by Kyoto University on 26 November 2019. He presented an overview of ADB's integrated approach that combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships under Strategy 2030 and engaged with experts and scholars in discussions to enhance environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific.
2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Read more about 2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific This workshop aims to disseminate the findings and technical guidance materials developed during Phase 1 of ADB's Technical Assistance on Supporting the Implementation of Environment Related SDGs in Asia and the Pacific, and disseminate knowledge, experiences and lessons learnt from the Phase 2 in-country subprojects from Mongolia, the Philippines and Viet Nam, and other relevant case studies. It also seeks to agree on the next steps in taking forward this agenda.
The Digital Revolution: Access to Finance for All Read more about The Digital Revolution: Access to Finance for All The keynote explores: the role of the ICT sector, 6 building blocks to create a digital revolution, 3 populations to be targeted with their needs, and the digital dividend of the digital revolution.
Combatting Urban Air Pollution Impacts on Maternal and Child Health in Asia: A Science and Policy Dialogue Read more about Combatting Urban Air Pollution Impacts on Maternal and Child Health in Asia: A Science and Policy Dialogue
Digital Development Forum 2019 Read more about Digital Development Forum 2019 The Digital Development Forum aimed to focus on the critical role of digital technology in the operational priorities under ADB’s Strategy 2030. The Forum: identified ways to adopt advanced technologies in ADB operations and increase the impact of ADB projects and programs; and ensured integration of the Digital Development Action Plan into the operational priorities.
FarmTrek Blockchain Ecosystem Read more about FarmTrek Blockchain Ecosystem FarmTrek is a solution of InfoCorp Technologies, an integrated FinTech and AgriTech company that aims to bring inclusive financial services to the livestock industry in emerging markets. InfoCorp was founded in 2015 with headquarters in Singapore
Making Cities More Livable—Smart City in Environment, Equity, and Economy (3Es) Read more about Making Cities More Livable—Smart City in Environment, Equity, and Economy (3Es) ADB's Strategy 2030 identified “Making Cities More Livable” as one of its seven operational priorities and will support cities in developing member countries (DMCs) for developing the right institutions, policies, and enabling environment to become more livable.
Cyber Crime: The Known Unknown Emerging Exposure Read more about Cyber Crime: The Known Unknown Emerging Exposure Cybercrime is the most underestimated economic risk. Without proper understanding and a managed-risk approach to handling it, countries are severely exposed to outlier economic losses that could eventually cause broad reputational harm and unexpected financial losses. This workshop presented the following issues:
Sanitation Systems Change: Why We Need a Radical Rethink to Achieve SDG 6.2 Read more about Sanitation Systems Change: Why We Need a Radical Rethink to Achieve SDG 6.2 Dr. Roshan Shrestha of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) discussed their work towards addressing the global sanitation crisis, particularly SDG 6.2 on achieving adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene and ending open defecation. BMGF is recognized for challenging the status quo on sanitation, pushing the limits of what can be done and innovating age-old systems and practices to possibly provide sanitation for all.