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Skills Development Funds: Country Experiences and Implications for South Asia

16 September 2016
Technical and vocational education and training (TVET), in general, equips workforce with lifelong and technical skills that are required from employers. One of the ways to finance TVET is by setting up a dedicated fund for skills development, known as skills development fund.

Green Freight Strategy: Experiences of ADB Green Freight Project

16 September 2016
Learn about ADB’s experiences on green freight projects. This presentation features green freight projects implemented by ADB and the Ministry of Transport in Laos, Thailand, and Viet Nam from 2016 to 2016, with the objective of fostering low-carbon sustainable freight transport. It shares project…

Overview of ADB Energy Portfolio in South Asia: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Perspective

29 August 2016
Using a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) lens, this presentation provides an overview of Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s energy portfolio in South Asia. The GESI framework applied in the energy sector and an energy project’s gender category (according to the gender categorization of ADB)…

Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment: The Case of Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project

28 June 2016
What are climate change-relate risks that could significantly affect essential infratructure systems? This presentation looks into the climate vulnerability of Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project in Lao PDR.

Economic Impacts of Climate Change in South Asia

27 June 2016
Integrated assessment models can be used to assess the economic impacts of climate change. While each has its own limitation, these models can help in assessing the physical impact of climate change and estimating the magnitude of funding required in rolling out adaptation measures.

Climate Change and Hydrology

27 June 2016
Countries in South Asia are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Some of the threats that hound South Asia include water shortages, increased sea level, and damages to properties and livelihood. This presentation looks into the adverse effects of climate change in the area, particularly the…

Impacts of Climate Change on Economic Sectors in South Asia

27 June 2016
Many economic sectors are dependent on or sensitive to weather and climate. Extreme weather events that bring multiple hazards have serious economic impacts, affecting people, infrastructure, and livelihood. This presentation highlights how climate change can affect various economic sectors,…

Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

23 June 2016
This material contains the highlights of Asian Development Bank’s Sub-Regional Conference on Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia. This report summarizes the highlights of the event that enabled energy and social development practitioners and experts to exchange gender…

Communicating Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A View from the Field

7 June 2016
In promoting technical and vocational education and training (TVET), there is no one-size-fits-all communication approach as each TVET audience has different interests, stakes and perspectives, and local cultures and contexts vary. Recruiting experts who can assist in systematic communication…

Employment Generation in Emerging Clean Energy Industries: How Can Women Break Through Traditional Barriers?

12 April 2016
South Asia’s rapid growth is met with an increasing crisis in energy demand. Strategic investments in human capital is needed to address this major challenge in energy security. The productive engagement of women in training and employment opportunities accelerates access to renewable energy…