Displaying 81 - 90 of 270

VIDEO Impacts of COVID19 on Households in ASEAN Countries and Their Implications for Human Capital Development

17 November 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting falls in demand due both to uncertainty and policy interventions such as lockdowns, ‘social distancing’ and travel restrictions are having a severe impact on Asian economies and hence on Asian households. These negative impacts come through a…

Costbenefit Analyses of COVID19 Control Measures in the Philippines and Indonesia

10 November 2020
This presentation presents the results of two studies, covering national and city level analysis of COVID-19 control measures in the Philippines and Indonesia. It analyzes the economic costs and benefits of different forms of restrictions and non-phamaceutical interventions, and recommends some…

COVID19 Technology and Jobs Impact on Labor Markets in Cambodia and the Philippine

9 November 2020
This presentation highlights key insights from employment and poverty impact assessment done for Cambodia and the Philippines. Labor markets in these countries are characterized by high informality, vulnerable, and irregular employment with limited social protection coverage. Significant impact has…

COVID19 ADBs Procurement Support to the Government of the Philippines

5 November 2020

Speed and Integrity in Emergency Assistance Projects

24 September 2020
Asian Development Bank's Philippines Country Director Kelly Bird shares lessons learned from working with Philippine agencies to deliver quick and life-saving interventions as part of emergency response, and manage integrity risks at the same time.

Manila Air Quality During the COVID19 Lockdown

17 September 2020
This presentation discusses the air quality impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown in Manila, Philippines.

Improving flood management as part of Baguios smart city plan

8 September 2020
This presentation gave an overview of Baguio City's challenges and smart city initiatives with regard to flood management.

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies 2020 Clean Air for a Happy Healthy and Prosperous Society

7 September 2020
In this presentation, Mr. Bambang Susantono introduced the first International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies by launching a series of six knowledge events on air quality and giving a background on key figures on-air pollution

Transport in Developing Asias New Normal

28 August 2020
ADB's Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Bambang Susantono, discussed different trends for transport during COVID 19 pandemic and how ADB can address these transport challenges while adapting to the "new normal."

Suki Plus

21 August 2020
This presentation showcased Suki Plus, the winning team of the Digital Technology to Increase Credit Access to MSMEs Challenge.