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Migrant Domestic Workers: Current Situation and Issues

25 January 2019
In Asia, there is a need to ensure equal treatment to migrant domestic workers under national labor laws and improve their access to legal information and social services.

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.

Using Knowledge From an Impact Evaluation: An Example of Water Supply in Nepal

7 November 2018
Learn how to use knowledge generated from an impact evaluation study. This presentation features a case example of an ADB-assisted water supply project in Nepal.

Strengthening One ADB

7 November 2018
Learn about knowledge products and services (KPS) in ADB’s Nepal Resident Mission (NRM). In ADB’s NRM, KPS is determined by concerned staff based on the perceived needs of analysis or study in particular areas of the sector or theme, and/or broader political, economic, and social contexts of Nepal.

Integrated Solid Waste Management in Project Municipalities (Nepal Case Study)

15 October 2018
Solid waste management remains a challenge in Nepal, but the government is working with various sectors to implement an integrated approach that involves community participation.

Designing a Communication Strategy for Multi-Stakeholder River Management

5 June 2018
This is a case study on how to raise awareness and build community ownership among diverse stakeholders for a project to save Nepal's Bagmati River.

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…

The Impact of Demographic Change on Labor Supply and Economic Growth: Can Asia Meet the Challenge Ahead?

18 May 2018
Some member-nations of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will see their working-age population grow or slightly decline by 2050; others will see them shrink. Several APEC countries rely on migration to expand their labor force and GDP. The labor force participation rates among people…

Tapping Technology to Maximize the Longevity Dividend in Asia

18 May 2018
The workforce in many Asian countries is aging and shrinking. Specific technologies could help improve the labor force participation of senior citizens or their productivity. Policies should promote the promotion and adoption of technologies, lifelong learning for seniors, and cross-border, intra-…

Health and Education (East Asia Department)

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