Learn why local government taxes should be a priority issue in Asia.

While the timing might be right to create policies that will increase city government tax revenue mobilization, there are considerable constraints to achieving this. This presentation discusses the present status of local government taxation in Asia, and also provides tips on how to implement an urban fiscal strategy.

Self sovereign identity is a system for user control of personal information. It requires consent to share data with third parties and a web of signed claims to build trust. This presentation traces the roots of identity and how technology has changed its uses and application in various types of transactions. It also discusses how individuals can take ownership and control of their data.

New technologies drive higher productivity and economic growth, but also pose challenges for workers.

Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth.

This video explains how humans can keep up with the rapid changes in the labor market, particularly how workers can remain relevant in this era of technological advancements and artificial intelligence.

Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth.

This presentation summarizes Asian Development Bank’s report, Asian Development Outlook 2018: How Technology Affects Jobs. It explains why the region should remain optimistic about future job prospects and shares ways on how governments could harness technology for inclusive growth and job creation.

To institutionalize the implementation of freedom of information effectively, it is important to list public authorities as a way of ensuring that these offices could not declare themselves as private entities to avoid their responsibilities under the right to information (RTI). This presentation shares information on changes that are necessary for more effective RTI implementation.

The actuarial profession significantly contributes to the decision-making processes within the financial services industry, in the area of social protection, and in the management of risk. Standard-setting bodies within the profession, such as the International Actuarial Association (IAA), work closely with local regulators to establish standards for actuarial work & conduct.

Mobile phone services provided immediate solutions to bringing affordable power connections to Sri Lanka's households​.

Sulakshana Jayawardena, Director (Development), Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, discussed the Government's approach to bringing affordable electricity to all households in Sri Lanka. The presentation was part of the Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka training program organized by ADB and the University of Melbourne.

Road safety has an economic impact. Even the Sustainable Development Goals recognize this by including it under Target 3.6: "By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents”.

This presentation shares Tajikistan's efforts in promoting road safety, particularly its National Road Safety Strategy supported by ADB.

Natural hazards such as floods and drought increasingly occur due to extreme weather events that are exacerbated by climate change. To cope with the adverse effects of climate change, familiarization of agricultural insurance as an adaptation measure is needed especially by developing world farmers who depend on agriculture for their livelihood. The Weather Index Insurance was developed by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance as a climate change adaptation measure for some countries in Southeast Asia.