Education for High Tech Agriculture Read more about Education for High Tech Agriculture Improving agriculture education, particularly the application of new ideas and technologies, is crucial in achieving food security in Asia.
Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Read more about Sudokwon Landfill Site Management The Sudokwon Landfill offers smart technology solutions and best practices in solid waste management that can be adopted in other countries the region. Sudokwon began with a clear vision for the landfill in the future, the Dreampark, and is working toward achieving that vision, following environment-friendly landfill management processes.
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Cambodia Read more about Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project in Cambodia The lack of clean water has become a major problem for many rural people, especially in Cambodia, where rural households reach 2.5 million and total rural population number more than 11.5 million. More than half of the rural population practice open defecation and walk long distances to access water. Through a strategic and long-term partnership with ADB, Cambodia has gained ground in its efforts to provide improved access to water and sanitation.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting for Development: An Introduction Read more about Corporate Sustainability Reporting for Development: An Introduction The road towards the successful achievement of sustainable development in the Asia and Pacific region rests upon the availability and quality of data—the latter as the lifeblood of decision making. The Global Reporting Initiative, contributing to the global collective effort in meeting the sustainable development goals, pioneered the idea of sustainability reporting.
Energy Storage System Read more about Energy Storage System Asian Development Bank's Dae Kyeong Kim shared the needs, types and characteristics, selection, and applications of the energy storage system (ESS). ESS installation is recommended for various energy projects to drive energy transition and energy for all.
Seoul’s Smart Urban Solutions Read more about Seoul’s Smart Urban Solutions From ruins to a smart metropolis, Seoul has significantly transformed into a liveable city. In this knowedge sharing session, Seoul Urban Solutions Agency discussed key urban solutions that the city of Seoul has built in the last five decades of rapid urbanization.
K-water Academy Read more about K-water Academy Become a water professional. Take online courses and trainings at K-water Academy, the Korea Water Resources Corporation's academic and training center. To advance water education, the K-water Academy offers skills and training for water professionals as well as online courses. The academy also offers consulting services through its in-house water experts.
Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives? Read more about Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives? ADB’s Special Project Facilitator Jitendra Shah shares his views and insights on how to overcome obstacles, foster innovation, and promote risk-taking within ADB. The institution’s collective experience on attitudes to failing, perfectionism, and risk-taking are also examined. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB's in-house knowledge sharing series.
Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance Read more about Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance ADB’s Asghar Ali Syed from the Office of the General Counsel shares how participation in ADB’s Islamic Finance Working Group can contribute to the task of helping Muslims residing in developing member countries gain access to finance. ADB, as the premier financial institution within Asia and the Pacific, should consider how Islamic finance can help develop the sector and ensure it can help lift people from the region out of poverty. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.
Better Enabling Business Transformation through a Digital Workplace Read more about Better Enabling Business Transformation through a Digital Workplace Microsoft’s Jo Grubb, adoption and change management architect, discusses transforming business culture in a digital era, and bringing technology and people closer to fully embrace digital transformation in a rapidly-changing environment. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB’s in-house knowledge sharing series.