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A Practical Introduction to Water Quality Modeling

21 November 2018
Water quality models can aid in planning and in assessing the environmental impacts of project-generated pollution. This presentation explains the uses, purposes, limitations, and components of water quality models; their application in the review of ADB-funded projects, with case studies as…

Transit-Oriented Development and Station Area Development in Asian Cities

15 November 2018
Many metropolitan cities in Asia are planning and implementing mass transit networks. Transit-oriented development (TOD) will be key; it should consider a transit- oriented management plan for regional growth; station area zoning regulations; joint development among local governments, transit…

High-Speed Rail as a New Mode of Intercity Passenger Transportation

15 November 2018
This presentation reviews the rapid progress of high-speed rail (HSR) construction and its successful competition with cars and air travel on distances between 100 and 1,200 km. More than 20 countries have built or are building HSR lines, but the United States is not among the leaders in HSR…

Modeling Spatiotemporal Urban Spillover Effect of High Speed Rail Infrastructure Development

15 November 2018
The concept of spillover effects has been introduced and applied to high-speed rail development to formulate the economic impact in increasing regional tax revenue. This presentation looks into the idea of spatiotemporal modeling and analysis by developing a spillover effect extent estimation model…

Assessing the Economic and Financial Impacts of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway

14 November 2018
Initial impact assessment of the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed railway project suggests that over the long run, it may increase the combined income of Jakarta, Karawang, and the country’s major commercial hub, Bandung.

Land Acquisition and Infrastructure Development through Land Trust Laws: A Policy Framework for Asia

14 November 2018
The “land question” has invigorated agrarian studies and economic history since Marx and early 20th century writers on agrarian questions. In countries that allow private land ownership, compulsory land acquisition is the right and action of the government to take property not owned by it for…

Kazakhstan: Towards Integrity and Accountability

8 November 2018
The key priorities towards accountability, public oversight, transparency, meritocracy, and rule of law in Kazakhstan.

Challenges in Fighting Corruption in Public Procurement: Thailand Experience

8 November 2018
The cause of public procurement corruption and concept of preventive measure in Thailand.

Challenges in Fighting Corruption in Public Procurement: Hong Kong, China Experience

8 November 2018
Hong Kong, China’s experience in overcoming challenges in fighting corruption in public procurement, ICAC’s role, achievements, and challenges due to innovation, technology and creativity, and corruption awareness in the private sector.

25+ Years of Integrity Pacts: New Lessons Emerging and the Move to Clean Contracting

8 November 2018
The three pillars of the clean contracting manifesto: open data, civil society monitoring, and engagement of affected communities.