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Impacts of Transport Infrastructure on Liveability Evidence from Asian Countries

23 March 2020
The paper attempts to understand the dynamics of how infrastructure investments enhance the liveability of city dwellers. Analyzing data from 20 Asian countries the paper analyzes the effect of public and private investment in transport infrastructure to the city’s liveability index.

Understanding Risk Risk Identification Solutions

4 February 2020
This presentation discussed flood risk analysis, and how assessing hazard, exposure, and social vulnerability are vital in the identification of an effective IFRM solution. It also includes real-world examples from the United Kingdom and Japan.

Collaborative Activities and Efforts Based on Lessons from Past Events Japan

27 January 2020
Despite the presence of an effective system, Japan faces issues in prompting timely evacuation. This presentation provides an overview of the collaborative efforts between the central and the provincial governments of Japan in issuing flood-related early warnings. This material also talks about the…

Integrated Governance for Disaster Risk Reduction

27 January 2020
This presentation provides a comprehensive review of the current challenges and the requirements in disaster risk management in Japan. By proposing a novel cylindrical coordination approach at various hierarchical levels, the presentation demonstrates the possible solution for further improving…

Disaster Risk Reduction Policies in Japan

27 January 2020
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the legislative and Institutional arrangements of disaster risk reduction in Japan. It also shares details on the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders under disasters of different risk categories.

ADB Knowledge Sharing and Experience on Climate Change Gender Equity HighLevel Technology and Natural Resource Management Southeast Asia

29 October 2019
This presentation showcases some of ADB’s innovative projects in Southeast Asia in the agriculture sector. It also highlights the lessons learned so that other countries may consider adopting similar approaches and designs for their projects.

ADB Operations in South Asia Agriculture

29 October 2019
This presentation showcases some of ADB’s innovative projects in South Asia in the agriculture sector. It also highlights the lessons learned so that other countries may consider adopting similar approaches and designs for their projects.

Funding and Support for Deployment of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Japans Perspective EN and CN

3 September 2019
This presentation discussed Japan’s policy, current status, and research and development activities in support of realizing a hydrogen-based society.

Funding and Support for Deployment of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Japans Perspective RUS

3 September 2019
This presentation discussed Japan’s policy, current status, and research and development activities in support of realizing a hydrogen-based society.

Yokohamas Hydrogen Society Initiatives EN and CN

3 September 2019
This presentation discussed the City of Yokohama's plans and efforts towards global warming countermeasures to making the city a zero-carbon society.​