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Asia Pacific Case Studies: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Integrated Energy Initiatives and Impacts

4 April 2018
In this session, a range of examples from the energy and power industry in Asia is presented, and projects and programs where social inclusion considerations were assessed and addressed are also discussed. The panelists identify social inclusion issues, key project design features addressing these…

Opening Session on Smart Grid Technologies and Implications for Inclusive Development in Sri Lanka

3 April 2018
How can smart grid technologies and systems contribute to reducing poverty, addressing social inclusion, and improving gender equality and women empowerment? This session features welcome remarks from representatives of ADB and the Government of Sri Lanka, followed by a discussion of the workshop…

Health and Education (Pacific Department)

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

Transport (Pacific 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 the Pacific.

Energy (Pacific)

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 the Pacific.

Public Management and Finance (Pacific)

14 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's Public Sector Management and Finance operations in the Pacific and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Women in Decision-Making, The Pacific Island Challenge: A Samoan Story

8 March 2018
Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, talked about how women leaders can promote positive change in their communities and in society Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa drew on her personal journey in sharing the importance of women's leadership in bringing positive change at ADB’s celebration…

PHOTO GALLERY: Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, calls on women leaders to 'keep an eye out for women' at ADB's International Women's Day celebration

8 March 2018
The annual celebration of International Women's Day is a long-standing tradition within ADB and serves as an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to gender equality and reflect on gender issues that affect women, globally. This year, Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, is…

PHOTO GALLERY: ADB officials welcome Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, to ADB Headquarters

8 March 2018
Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa, Deputy Prime Minister of Samoa, visits ADB Headquarters on 8 March 2018 to speak as this year's honored guest for International Women's Day. During her visit, she met with President Takehiko Nakao, selected members of ADB's Board of Directors and senior Management, and…

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Tools and Approaches

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed SPREP's regional initiatives, tools, and approaches, as well as their 2017–2026 Strategic Plan’s four regional goals, which includes strengthening resilience to climate change, healthy and resilient island and ocean ecosystems, improved waste management and pollution…