Southeast Asia Development Symposium to be held in March Read more about Southeast Asia Development Symposium to be held in March The Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) 2022, “Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery,” will take place on 16–17 March and will focus on (i) green recovery, (ii) tourism revitalization, (iii) the advancement of innovation and technology, (iv) addressing supply chain constraints; (v) advancing gender equality; and (vi) ensuring Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing. Around 5,000 people are expected to attend.
Loan to leverage green recovery and financing approved for Indonesia Read more about Loan to leverage green recovery and financing approved for Indonesia On 16 February, the ADB Board approved a $150 million loan that will hedge a financing facility aimed at accelerating Indonesia’s economic recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and catalyzing public and private fund
Financing AI and Digitalization: Opportunity for Innovative Clean Energy Projects – A webinar Read more about Financing AI and Digitalization: Opportunity for Innovative Clean Energy Projects – A webinar Chief of Energy Sector Group Priyantha Wijayatunga together with Anna Williams, Climate Finance Investment Lead of the UK Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), will present the Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization Innov
ADB calls for innovative financing for ocean health improvement Read more about ADB calls for innovative financing for ocean health improvement At the launch of the publication, Financing the Ocean Back to Health in Southeast Asia: Approaches for Mainstream
Directions for 2022-2023 set at the Energy Sector Strategy Session Read more about Directions for 2022-2023 set at the Energy Sector Strategy Session On 28 January, the Energy Committee, the Energy Sector Group Secretariat, and several staff members from various energy divisions held a Strategy Session to set the objectives, targets, and tasks for the coming year.
Energy SG Strategy Session will be on 28 January Read more about Energy SG Strategy Session will be on 28 January The next critical part after having a new Energy Policy is preparing its implementation. This year’s Strategy Session of the Energy Sector Group will zero in on precisely this.
Energy Sector Group set to chart its work plan for the year Read more about Energy Sector Group set to chart its work plan for the year An Energy Sector Group Strategic Session is being planned for the last week of January to define the sector’s thrust, targets, and urgent tasks for 2022 to 2023.
UN 2023 Water Conference Read more about UN 2023 Water Conference Water is a dealmaker for Sustainable Development Goals and the health and prosperity of people and the planet. But our progress on water-related goals and targets remains alarmingly off track, jeopardizing the entire sustainable development agenda.
Economists' Forum Read more about Economists' Forum Since 2019, the annual Asian Development Bank (ADB) Economists’ Forum has served as a platform for economists and staff to present and discuss original research, network, and learn cutting-edge techniques.
Waste to Energy in the Age of the Circular Economy: Best Practice Handbook and Compendium of Case Studies and Emerging Technologies Read more about Waste to Energy in the Age of the Circular Economy: Best Practice Handbook and Compendium of Case Studies and Emerging Technologies This handbook features best practices for integrating waste to energy and related technologies into the operations of various industries. It discusses current technologies, presents a conceptual example of municipal solid waste planning, and provides commentary on waste-to-energy initiatives.