Reducing Extreme Poverty: Building Climate Resilience through Graduation Programmes

BRAC's presentation outlined their Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) programme that addresses extreme poverty through the "ABCs" approach: Assets (productive investments), Basic needs (consumption support), and Coaching (intensive mentorship). The programme has evolved since 2002 to integrate climate resilience, recognizing that climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations.

Mobilizing Private Capital for Climate Action

The private sector contributed less than half of total climate finance in the region—far below the IMF’s estimated 90% share needed by 2030. With rising climate finance needs and limited public resources, private capital is essential. This webinar explored the drivers and barriers influencing private climate investment and outlined policy options to mobilize greater private sector participation

 

Masterclass on Successful Bidding and Tendering in the Pacific

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Center, Room P3 and P4; 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Consulting Services); 2:30–4:00 p.m. (Construction Work + Goods)


This session is organized by ADB, in partnership with the World Bank, for consultants, contractors, and suppliers interested in international financed infrastructure project business opportunities. It will consist of two sessions that cover the following:

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