Derivatives and Risk Hedging

Event: Workshop on Bond Market Development in Emerging East Asia

Derivatives and Risk Hedging

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A derivative refers to a financial agreement or contract between two parties in which its value is derived from an undelying asset or index. It has uses, including risk hedging, which is discussed in this presentation. It also tackles the types of derivatives: forward commitment and contingent claim. 

Comparative Study of Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Event: Brown Bag Session: Comparative Study of Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Comparative Study of Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

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This comparative study puts a spotlight on the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in economic development in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product and creation of employment opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It also tackles factors that affect the sustainability of SMEs. 

High Mountain Agribusiness and Livelihood Improvement

Event: Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets

High Mountain Agribusiness and Livelihood Improvement

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This presentation shares details of the Asian Development Bank project, High Mountain Agribusiness and Livelihood Improvement in Nepal. The project helped improve access of women and the disadvantaged to information and technical skills. The gains also included increased household income and management capacity. The challenges and lessons learned are enumerated as well. 

Design Issues in Governance Learning Program

Event: Integrating Governance and Institutional Development in ADB Operations

Design Issues in Governance Learning Program

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Addressing design issues in the delivery of learning programs helps ADB improve its operations on the ground. This presentation explains the core issues in program design that one should take note of.

Combating Tax Evasion: Building the Strategies, Organization, and Processes

Event: Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies Workshop

Combating Tax Evasion: Building the Strategies, Organization, and Processes

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An opportunity divide is emerging among young people around the world. Download this presentation to find out more.

 

Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress

Event: Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies Workshop

Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress

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Risks in tax avoidance and evasion are on the rise in Asia. Mobilization of domestic resources is needed to create better tax systems that is crucial for development. The Asian Development Bank provides technical assistance for the capacity development of tax administration in Asia.

Video - Final Remarks - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Event: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Video - Final Remarks - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Francesco Tornieri in his closing remarks thanked all the participants, and hoped that the work of the Gender and Social Inclusion team of ADB’s South Asia Regional Department (SARD), through this format, is a trailblazing and eye opening experience for the gender community. He also reiterated the philosophy of ADB’s SARD Gender and Social Inclusion team, which is to humbly serve rather than impose on the Bank’s sector divisions and clients.

Video - Conference Summary - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Event: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Video - Conference Summary - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

This video provides a summary of the two-day conference. It explains that in addition to the conference goals of sharing and learning, the discussion reflected the participants’ actual work on the ground based on the Asian Development Bank’s portfolio. The event served as a jumping point from where to start the assessment process of the experiences shared, and to think about ways in moving forward.

Video - Session 6 - Alternative Financing Schemes and Business Models

Event: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Video - Session 6 - Alternative Financing Schemes and Business Models

This video covers Session 6 of the conference entitled “Alternative Financing Schemes and Business Models.” It draws lessons from a solar home program implemented in Bangladesh that demonstrates how business models can address inclusive energy challenges. It also shows how private sector partnership can bring inclusive development to a solar park similar to the one introduced in India’s Rajasthan State.

Video - Summary of Day 1 - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Event: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

Video - Summary of Day 1 - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

University of Melbourne’s Reihana Mohideen in this video provides a thorough and insightful summary of Sessions 1, 2, and 3 of the conference. She highlights the exceptional and interesting initiatives on supporting inclusive energy access for women.