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Urban System Studies: Green Cities and Sustainability

27 June 2017
Presentation of Michael Koh on developing and implementing a long-term plan for a city

Building Smarter Cities

27 June 2017
Presentation of Paul Kent on developing and implementing a long-term plan for a city

Citizen Participation and Transparency for Effective Public Management: The Philippine Freedom of Information Program

16 June 2017
eFOI is an online facility created under the Freedom of Information Program that reflects the commitment of the Government of the Philippines to citizen participation and transparency for effective public management. Through this online data portal where agencies are encouraged to upload their data…

Monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals: Philippine Initiatives for Managing for Results

15 June 2017
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is embedded in the development plans of the Philippines. This presentation discusses the mechanisms for managing results in the implementation and monitoring of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the country. The challenges encountered in…

Promoting Financial Inclusion through Innovation

23 May 2017
“Fintech” or use of technology has been used to promote financial inclusion or making financial services appropriate, affordable, and accessible. More than the technology, the pilot projects featured in this presentation focus on how ICT is used, how it will benefit those who are unbanked or…

Knowledge Summary - Smart Cities: A Case Study of Singapore

3 April 2017
The ADB's objective was to have a training program that will allow its staff from various operational departments to better understand Singapore’s approach and plans to becoming a Smart Nation. This is expected to contribute to enhancing ADB’s operations in the design of potential ADB urban…

Smart Cities Training: A Case Study of Singapore (Video)

3 April 2017
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) designed a training program that will allow its staff from various operational departments to better understand Singapore’s approach and plans to becoming a Smart Nation, thereby contribute to enhancing ADB’s operations in the designing of potential ADB urban…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Singapore’s Electricity Industry: Liberalization and Features

20 March 2017
Competition encourages innovation and gives consumers quality services. Learn about the experience of Singapore in introducing competition in the electricity sector. This presentation shares details of the country’s electricity market reform milestones, including the role and operation of the…

Gender Equality, Leadership, and Journalism

16 March 2017
Armie Jarin-Bennett, president of CNN Philippines, speaks about her experiences as a female journalist and how gender-related stereotyping and expectations have presented challenges throughout her career. This year's ADB's Distinguished Gender Month Speaker says mentoring is important in empowering…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Potential and Clean Development Mechanism Possibilities for Solid Waste Management in Five Case Study Cities

28 February 2017
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) implemented a regional technical assistance, TA 8566: Mainstreaming Integrated Solid Waste Management in Asia, to conduct an assessment of solid waste management practices in five case study cities (CSCs) in Asia and to provide recommendations and best practices…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office