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PHOTOS - International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities

5 December 2018
Photos taken during the International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program Cities.

Relation Between High-Speed Rail and Regional Development

15 November 2018
High-speed rail (HSR) is considered necessary for regional development. Several HSRs are under development in Asia, and Japan’s experience would be informative and useful to them. This presentation covers five HSR case studies, including projects in Japan and the Kuala Lumpur–Singapore HSR.

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…

Financing Tertiary Education

22 August 2018
Given the need to expand universities in Asia and therefore the critical role of financing, the author seeks to answer questions such as the case for university tuition charges and why student loans are necessary. He also differentiates between time-based repayment loans and income-contingent loans…

Technology and an Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life – Malaysian Case Study

18 May 2018
In this presentation, the author gave an overview of the economic progress, social development, and demographic transition in Malaysia. He also discussed the 11th Malaysia Plan (2016-2020), which gives emphasis on increasing productivity through workforce skill development, innovation and ICT, and…

Discussion on "Technology and an Aging Workforce: Maximize the Gains from Longevity and Long Working Life - Malaysian Case Study"

18 May 2018
In discussing the presentation on the “Malaysian Case Study” by Tey Nai Peng, the presenter noted that Malaysia should seize the opportunity to strengthen its social protection program while the country’s first demographic dividend is positive. He further states that the second dividend can be…

Health and Education (Central and West Department)

15 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of health and education, particularly in Central and West Asia.

Transport (Central and West Asia Department)

15 March 2018
Know more about ADB's programs and projects under the Transport sector, and check out some of the potential opportunities, particularly in Central and West Asia.

Agriculture and Environment (Central and West Asia)

14 March 2018
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, along with the corresponding pipeline and lending projects in Central and West Asia.

Energy (Central and West Asia)

14 March 2018
Learn more about the ADB Energy Policy, and how it is helping ADB developing member countries access reliable, adequate, and affordable energy. This presentation focuses on lending and non-lending programs of ADB on energy in Central and West Asia.