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New Technologies, Ageing Population and Comparative Well-being: A Case Study of India

18 May 2018
In this presentation, the author examined the patterns of labor force participation among the older population in India through different factors such as socio-demographics. He also looked into the determinants of “better jobs” among the older population, and examined the association between…

Addressing Challenges of Climate-Resilient Sustainable Urban Development in Tamil Nadu

27 April 2018
The State of Tamil Nadu, while it ranks first in urbanization among large states in India, experiences severe droughts and urban floods. This presentation discusses the issues, challenges, and constraints facing urban water supply and sanitation (WSS). It also shares climate proofing guidelines to…

Supporting women employed in the transport sector through international networks

25 April 2018
The presentation includes reflections on the speaker's personal leadership journey in the public sector including as Chairperson of Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) - Pakistan. It also presents an argument on the importance of promoting women's participation in transport and logistics (a…

Trends in global travel behaviors, indicators, and their use in urban transport planning in Indian cities

24 April 2018
The presentation includes discussion on: (i) an overview of the work being done by ITDP, particularly in the area of sustainable and equitable transportation; (ii) statistics on the usage of urban transport; (iii) a framework for how city streets should be designed; (iv) detailed discussion on the…

Building the Evidence Base on Urban Transport Interim Results from ADB-supported Impact Evaluations in Lahore, Pakistan

23 April 2018
The poor have limited access to cars and public transport. The case is true in Pakistan, especially for women who are more restrained because of social norms and safety concerns. In this presentation, Duke University’s Kate Vyborny shares the results of an impact evaluation of mass transit on…

Infrastructure Investments and Public Transport Use: Evidence from Lahore, Pakistan

23 April 2018
This working paper sums up the results of an impact evaluation of mass transit on commuting and public transport use in Pakistan. This document also tackles the potential of mass transit investment in creating a substantial shift toward a more sustainable commuting in the developing world.

Overcoming Barriers to Women's Mobility

23 April 2018
This policy brief recommends specific policies to address remaining challenges to women's safety and comfort on public transport that constrain their choices to participate in the labor force, continue their education, or engage in other independent activities.

Implementation of Rural Electrification Program in Meghalaya

4 April 2018
Universal access to energy could be challenging but is certainly possible. Learn about the initiative of India in bridging the urban-rural energy access gap through the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana Scheme for Rural Electrification Infrastructure and Household Electrification.

Overview of Indian Power Sector and Opportunities for Promoting Social Inclusion in Indian Power Sector

4 April 2018
India is the third largest electricity consumer in the world after the People’s Republic of China and the United States. The electricity consumption is close to 1,400 TWh in 2016. However, the power distribution remains the weakest link of power sector. Learn how this challenge could become an…

Smart Grid Developments in India

4 April 2018
India aims to make its power sector secure, adaptive, sustainable, and digitally enabled. It established the National Smart Grid Mission in 2015 to oversee and accelerate all smart grid initiatives in the country. To date, it has already installed more than 60,000 smart meters, implemented 12 smart…