Displaying 1 - 10 of 15477

Asia-Pacific Contractual Savings Forum

16 to 17 November 2026
As Asia and the Pacific confront the challenges of population ageing, widening protection gaps, and increasing demands for long-term financing, strengthening private pension and life insurance systems has become an important development priority. Robust contractual savings ecosystems not only…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

ADB Circular Economy Webinar Series — Managing Used Lead-Acid Batteries (ULABs): Evidence, Country Practice, and Solutions

10 to 24 November 2026
Lead-acid battery (LAB) manufacturing accounts for approximately 85% of global lead consumption. These batteries are used primarily in the automotive sector, photovoltaic systems, and uninterruptible power supplies. In many low and middle-income countries—including numerous developing member…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

South Asia: Emerging Macrofiscal and Governance Issues and Opportunities

27 to 29 October 2026
This workshop program will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 27–29 October 2026. It is the third iteration of a series of workshops aimed at identifying emerging issues in Asia and the Pacific and facilitating in-depth discussion and analysis among developing member country officials and ADB…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office, South Asia Department

Climate Leadership and Integration in Finance Academy - Call for Expressions of Interest

23 October 2026
The Climate Leadership and Integration in Finance (CLIF) Academy is inviting banks and NBFCs in India to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for its inaugural cohort.   Delivered by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in partnership with CFA Institute, the Academy will help financial…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

NSFH Participation at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2026 (CBD COP17)

19 to 30 October 2026
The Seventeenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17)—also commonly referred to as the United Nations Biodiversity Conference 2026—to be held in Yerevan, Armenia on 19 to 30 October 2026 comes at the heels of the latest announcement on the…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Finance Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

High-level Roundtable Discussion: From Financing Gaps to Financing Solutions: Accelerating Investment for Clean Air

16 October 2026
The Clean Air Fund and the Asian Development Bank are organizing a high-level roundtable during the 2026 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings and the 2026 CCAC Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Bringing together senior representatives from multilateral development banks, governments, donors, the private…
Organizer: Climate Change, Nature, and Environment Division

ACGF Innovative Finance Clinic: Green and Resilient Ports Toolkit Launch: Advancing Port Projects from Concept to Implementation

8 October 2026
The Asian Development Bank will launch the Green and Resilient Ports Toolkit, a new web-based resource designed to help port authorities assess priorities, identify potential projects, and strengthen project development. The launch will feature a guided introduction to the Toolkit, perspectives…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Asia-Pacific Social Protection Week 2026: Empowered Lives, Resilient Futures

6 to 8 October 2026
The Asia-Pacific Social Protection (APSP) Week 2026 brings together government leaders, policymakers, practitioners, development partners, and innovators to take stock of progress, showcase practical solutions, and co-create pathways toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable social protection…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Facilitating Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Growth in the ASEAN

22 to 24 September 2026
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for the overwhelming majority of businesses and employment across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), yet they attract a disproportionately small share of investment. Much of the gap is not a shortage of …
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

CSO Insights: A Listening and Dialogue Forum 2026

21 to 22 September 2026
How can ADB strengthen and maintain channels of cooperation with civil society in a rapidly changing Asia and Pacific region? Civil society groups and ADB thematic and sector group leaders reinforced their commitment to meaningful and mutual engagement in CSO Insights: A Listening and Dialogue…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development