Events

LEAP 2: Targeting the Poor using Big Data

Series: Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure

Business Unusual for Resilient Urban Infrastructure

The first webinar of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure for 2021 focused on "business unusual for resilient urban infrastructure”. The webinar brought together experts and practitioners to discuss opportunities to accelerate innovation for resilient urban infrastructure.

Events

ADBI-University of Cambridge Webinar on Fintech and Regulatory Innovation: Project Showcase

16:00–18:30 Tokyo time

Events

ADBI-Stanford University Virtual Workshop on Electricity Markets in a High-Renewables World

13:00–15:00 Tokyo time

 

Events

Online ADB Sanitation Dialogue 2021 (ASD 2021)

 

Background

As the 21st-century transitions into a new decade, 453 million people across Asia and the Pacific still defecate in the open. About 1.2 billion people have no access to basic sanitation services. Of these numbers, 72% live in rural areas.

Events

Collaboration for Resilient & Green Recovery: Realizing the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy

 

Events

Meeting Between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Management

ADB senior management, represented by the ADB President, addressed representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and nongovernment organizations (NGOs). It was followed by questions and answers covering topics related to ADB’s support to development across Asia and the Pacific and ADB’s continuing engagement with civil society. 

Events

Civil Society Program

Series: Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure

Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure

Infrastructure is central to improving the lives of people and achieving inclusive and sustainable development. ADB recognizes that investing in resilient infrastructure systems is a human, environmental and economic imperative with clear economic benefits. Asia and the Pacific will need to invest $26.2 trillion in infrastructure during 2016–2030 to maintain its growth momentum, eradicate poverty, and respond to climate change.

Events

Harnessing Marine Renewable Energy

 

Michael Abundo talked about the tidal, wave, floating solar, floating wind, and OTEC sources. He also shared insights into how offshore energy is being integrated into the marine environment.