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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.

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…

HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

1 May 2019
There are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). This HIA framework was developed to identify, mitigate, and manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration…

Remittance Inflows to Asia: Trends and Issues

24 January 2019
Remittance remains a stable source of external finance in Asia. In 2017, 30.9% of remittances to Asia ($84.2 billion) came from the Middle East, while 27.7% was from within the region.

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…

Railway Express between China and EU: New Model of International Transportation or Traditional tool of Economic Growth?

15 November 2018
China Railway Express (CRE) emerged in 2011 as a means of logistics between the People’s Republic of China and the European Union. This presentation describes CRE, its stages of development, challenges, business model, future, and the motivation of the three players behind its operation.

(People’s Republic of) China’s Economic Outlook and the China-US Trade Disputes

22 August 2018
The People’s Republic of China saw steady economic momentum in the first half of 2018. Aware of potential uncertainties from domestic and international shocks, including the trade dispute with the US, the country has taken a proactive fiscal policy and measures to further open its market and…

Women's Works in Women's Entrepreneurship: An International Perspective—What Does the Evidence Say about Women-Led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises?

18 November 2016
The International Labour Organization undertook an international review of findings of rigorous evaluations of women’s entrepreneurship programs. Based on this and evaluations of their own programs, this presentation provides a summary of policy lessons for programming of women’s entrepreneurship…