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[VIDEO] Impacts of COVID-19 on Households in ASEAN Countries and Their Implications for Human Capital Development

17 November 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting falls in demand due both to uncertainty and policy interventions such as lockdowns, ‘social distancing’ and travel restrictions are having a severe impact on Asian economies and hence on Asian households. These negative impacts come through a…

Study Tour to the Agricultural Markets (2019)

12 November 2019
The Asian Development Bank and Mercasa have been working to build the capacity of government officials in selected developing member countries (Indonesia, Pakistan, and the Philippines) on the development, operation, and management of wholesale markets. The activities included organized study tours…

Photo Gallery: Training of Earth Observation Products to Support the Enhanced Water Security Investment Project and the Emergency Assistance for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

17 June 2019
ADB, with support from the European Space Agency and in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia, conducted a training on 17-21 June in Jakarta on the use of high-technology innovation to support development projects. Hosted by the Indonesia's National…

Country Presentation: Indonesia

24 January 2019
Indonesia has initiated reforms to improve the job placement and protection of its migrant workers.

Contemporary Concepts in Water Management and Impacts of Development on Local Hydrology

22 November 2018
Contemporary concepts in water management include use versus consumption, virtual water, and a hierarchy of water requirements. This presentation describes these concepts as well as managing competition in water use, what water management should focus on, infrastructure development and hydrology,…

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…

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.

An Indonesia Solution to Skills Training for the Renewable Energy Sector

14 December 2017
Indonesia’s energy sources are growing to meet the demand, but still not enough to provide universal access. The country has set ambitious renewable energy target—23% by 2025 from today’s 11%. Learn how Sinergi as helping Indonesia achieve this target by providing skills training for the renewable…

Empowerment through the Center of Technology : Increasing Student Competitiveness

13 December 2017
Strengthening the facility and capacity development program in vocational education may help improve student competitiveness. The gap between education process and industrial demand can be addressed through interventions such as internship program, tracer study, and curriculum collaboration. In…

Building Resilience/Adaptive Capacity through Social Collaboration in Community DRR and Learning Programs - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

21 July 2017
Paul Ofei-Manu shares the underlying principles of social collaboration and case studies on initiatives that highlight good collaborative processes/practices