An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization Read more about An Analytical Framework for Irrigation Systems Modernization India's irrigation system is challenged by increasing water demand and very low water use efficiency. To address these concerns, the National Water Use Efficiency Improvement Support Program (NWUEISP) was piloted in two sites: Dharoi in Gujarat and Sanjay Sarovar in Madhya Pradesh. The NWUEISP study takes stock of water use efficiency issues and proposes a framework to assess performance and identify main causes of low efficiency. It also proposes a modernization plan for India's irrigation system.
Remittance Flows and How They Are Affected by the Labor Market and Opportunities in Destination Countries Read more about Remittance Flows and How They Are Affected by the Labor Market and Opportunities in Destination Countries Migration is highly influenced by the changing demography, economic situation, and policies of destination countries. Those with ageing populations will have a greater need for migrant workers. Those with higher wage rates will attract more workers from different countries. Local policies also affect the number of migrant workers. These and other factors affect the number of migrant workers, and consequently, remittance flows.
Gender Equality, Leadership, and Journalism Read more about Gender Equality, Leadership, and Journalism Armie Jarin-Bennett, president of CNN Philippines, speaks about her experiences as a female journalist and how gender-related stereotyping and expectations have presented challenges throughout her career. This year's ADB's Distinguished Gender Month Speaker says mentoring is important in empowering women, and notes that dismantling gender stereotypes remains a challenge.
Disaster Risk Management Managing the Impacts of Extreme Weather and Climate Events Read more about Disaster Risk Management Managing the Impacts of Extreme Weather and Climate Events Maximum impacts of disasters are largely felt by the poorest members of society. Given this, interventions are needed that would bring in development benefits in the near term, while reducing their vulnerability over the longer term.
Economic Impacts of Climate Change in South Asia Read more about Economic Impacts of Climate Change in South Asia Integrated assessment models can be used to assess the economic impacts of climate change. While each has its own limitation, these models can help in assessing the physical impact of climate change and estimating the magnitude of funding required in rolling out adaptation measures.
Comprehensive Climate Risk Management: Can Social Protection be a Leverage? Read more about Comprehensive Climate Risk Management: Can Social Protection be a Leverage? Can social protection provide enough cushion against the risks of climate change? This presentation examines initiatives on climate insurance, and provides pointers that organizations can consider in rolling out projects on social protection against climate change losses.
Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China Read more about Policies for Promoting Employment of University Graduates in the People's Republic of China There has been a huge expansion in higher education in the People's Republic of China (PRC) since the late 1990s. To help the country promote the employment of its college graduates, a group of education experts evaluated PRC's higher education policies through an ADB policy and advisory technical assistance (PATA) in 2014. The evaluation showed that labor demand in the PRC is decreasing, many graduates are finding it harder to get jobs, and those with post-graduate degrees have better chances of landing a job than those with four-year college diplomas.
2017 World Development Report: Understanding Governance Preview Read more about 2017 World Development Report: Understanding Governance Preview Institutions matter for progress in all areas of development. Policymakers should make fuller use of behavioral, technological, and institutional instruments to improve policy effectiveness. Successful reforms are not just about “best practice” and to be effective, policies must guarantee credible commitment, support coordination, and promote cooperation.
Far Eastern University Internship and Youth Summit Read more about Far Eastern University Internship and Youth Summit Far Eastern University of the only Philippine university offering an internal audit degree.
Future Cities: Reenergizing the Way We Do Development Read more about Future Cities: Reenergizing the Way We Do Development Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Andrew McIntyre leads the Future Cities Program, an initiative which aims to reinvigorate the process of development. He shares how engaging cities through a new approach of harmonizing quality research, expertise, and investments can reconfigure cross-sector collaboration, make cities more livable, and benefit Asia's poor. This video covers the full session of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.