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.
Earth Observation for Sustainable Development Webinars Read more about Earth Observation for Sustainable Development Webinars Earth Observation for Sustainable Development (EO4SD) is an initiative of the European Space Agency that aims to increase the uptake of satellite-based environmental information in international financial institutions. It will follow a systematic, user-driven approach in order to meet longer-term, strategic geospatial information needs in the individual developing countries, as well as international and regional development organizations.
360-Degree City Scan Read more about 360-Degree City Scan Tractebel, an international consulting firm headquartered in Brussels, discussed their 360-degree city scan, a holistic methodology that can be used to assess cities. This session also featured the company’s other services complementing the value chain of an urban development project, from master plans and conceptual design to detailed design and execution.
The Second WePOWER Partnership Forum Read more about The Second WePOWER Partnership Forum ADB's South Asia Regional Department, in collaboration with the World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units and Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), organized the Second Partnership Forum of the Women in Power Sector Professional Network in South Asia– WePOWER – to support workforce participation of women in energy projects and institutions, and promote normative change regarding women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.