Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity Read more about Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), hosted a regional capacity building workshop: Accelerating Investments for Plastics Circularity, 26-27 June 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Asia and the Pacific Futures Dialogue Read more about Asia and the Pacific Futures Dialogue THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT.
Regional Conference: Inclusive Energy Transition in South Asia and Beyond Read more about Regional Conference: Inclusive Energy Transition in South Asia and Beyond
Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 Read more about Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 The Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 was held on 9-12 April 2024 in Manila, Philippines to discuss actions to ease a worsening food crisis in the region, and to improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems against the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss among stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific.
9th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Read more about 9th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 9th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) last 18–20 October 2023 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This year focused on digital transformation of public procurement for transparency, support of SDGs and economic empowerment. Emerging issues such as the use of artificial intelligence in procurement planning, tender procedures, evaluation, negotiations, and contract management were explored. Topics:
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2023 Launch Read more about Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2023 Launch At the beginning of 2022, Asia and the world seemed poised for an economic recovery as the COVID-19 pandemic began to recede. Unfortunately, additional shocks unsettled the nascent recovery, hindering the progress that had been underway. Cost of living pressures rose as prices of energy and food spiked in 2022.
10th ADB International Skills Forum: A New Era Digitalized and Climate-Resilient Human and Social Development Read more about 10th ADB International Skills Forum: A New Era Digitalized and Climate-Resilient Human and Social Development ADB organized the10th International Skills Forum, an innovative gathering of Asia-Pacific stakeholders and global experts focused on the transformative power of technology in education. The event explored vital themes like digital transformation, climate change, and interdisciplinary learning to forge innovative, skilled, and sustainable future.
Asia Pacific Anticorruption and Integrity Forum Read more about Asia Pacific Anticorruption and Integrity Forum From 29-31 August, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s Ministry of Finance and Xiamen National Accounting Institute held an Anticorruption and Integrity Forum for PRC enterprises and institutions.
Philippines: Wetland Ecosystem Services Workshop Read more about Philippines: Wetland Ecosystem Services Workshop This RFI Ecosystem Services Training Workshop for the Philippines was held at ADB Headquarters in Manila and included a field visit to Balanga Nature and Wetland Park in Bataan Province. The Balanga wetlands are a critical site for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway and crucial to the Province's fisheries, tourism, and other economic sectors.