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Health Capacity to Work at Older Ages: Evidence from the Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China

9 September 2021
This presentation gave an analysis of older adults who could potentially extend their work lives due to the improvement of health status (health capacity to work) in the Republic of Korea (Korea) and the People’s Republic of China (the PRC).

Health Capacity to Work at Older Ages: Evidence from the Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China — Draft Paper

9 September 2021

Delay the Pension Age or Adjust the Pension Benefit? Implications for Labor Supply and Individual Welfare in PRC

8 September 2021
This presentation talked about senior pension benefit program and the life-cycle of labor supply and consumption for urban males on labor supply, and individual welfare, in the People's Republic of China

Delay the Pension Age or Adjust the Pension Benefit? Implications for Labor Supply and Individual Welfare in PRC — Draft Paper

8 September 2021

Practice of China Southern Power Grid to adapt natural hazards

28 April 2021
This presentation discussed the measures taken by China Southern Power Grid to adapt to natural hazards, specifically to minimize impacts from typhoon and ice events which commonly affect the system.

[VIDEO] A Bit of Salt, A Trace of Life: Gender Norms and The Impact of a Salt Iodization Program on Human Capital Formation of School Aged Children

17 November 2020
This paper examines the effects of a massive salt iodization program on human capital formation of schoolaged children in China. Exploiting province and time variation, we find a strong positive impact on cognition for girls and no effects for boys. For non-cognitive skills, we find the opposite…

Ecosystem-based Adaptation Measures Available in the Xiangtan Climate Resilient City Toolbox

4 September 2019
In order to support cities in climate resilience planning and design, there are science-based tools available for hazard exposure and vulnerability analysis. Some tools present an overview of potential solutions and/or best practices to mitigate the risks. One of these tools is the Climate…

Circle: The Clockwork That Makes Modern Society Tick

5 December 2018
Learn more about CIrcle, a tool for critical infrastructure failure in case of disaster that helps with prevention, responses and early integrated into first-step urban planning.

Avoiding the Generation of Disaster Risks in Cities

4 December 2018
Climate change magnifies disaster risk and will increase expected future losses. Learn how to mitigate potential disaster risks in cities.

Welcome Remarks

4 December 2018
ADB is committed to supporting low carbon city development efforts consistent with the global climate goals. Cities play crucial role in providing better life. For a long time, our cities are experiencing significant population and economic growth through carbon-intensive industrialization, urban…