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Farmers’ Share of Food Spending Drops

28 October 2019
For each dollar Americans spend on food, 14.6 cents go to farmers, according to the latest figures from USDA Economic Research Service. The report, using 2017 data, marks the sixth straight year farmers have earned a smaller share of domestic food spending.

4. Contrasting Food Corporations and Economics with Peasant Farmers and Sustainability

28 October 2019
Peter Senker contrasts the current role of multinational food corporations with peasant farmers and contemporary efforts to consider human health and environmental sustainability in the food system. Peter presents a discord between economically-driven food production and marketing industries and…

Innovative Solutions for Medical Waste Management

16 October 2019
In some countries, infected waste is disposed in a landfill or at sea without decontamination, causing adverse effects on both people and the environment. In this presentation, AMB Ecosteryl sales manager for Asia and the Middle East Marie Van Sull showcased solutions for managing medical waste…

2019 ADB Climate Finance Training: Urban and Water Session

16 October 2019

Strengthening Local Capacity for Sustainable Health Development in Urban Bangladesh

7 October 2019

Urban Transport for Livable Cities Forum: Integration and Innovation with Knowledge

2 October 2019

Shaping Our World: Designing Better Cities and Territories

1 October 2019
Tractebel, an international consulting firm headquartered in Brussels, discussed their 360-degree city scan, a holistic methodology to assess cities and guide them according to their needs and priorities. This session also featured the company’s other services complementing the value chain of an…

Panel Presentation 3: The Nature of Urbanization: Implications of Urbanization Patterns and Policy Options & Reforms for Fostering Growth and Inclusion

30 September 2019
This presentation discussed the nature of urbanization in Asia and the implications of urbanization patterns for cities role as engines of growth & job creation. It also outlined a number of policy options and reforms needed to foster inclusive growth.

Waterless Flush Toilet for Rapidly Growing Urban Centers

30 September 2019
Loowatt COO Mary Roach and business development manager Ursula Braun discussed the company's patented flush toilet system that requires no water, and yet is hygienic and odorless in capturing waste for value-generating treatment. The system uses a plug-and-play processing equipment that allows…

Addressing Issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Project Design

27 September 2019
Urban planning and infrastructure investments continue to be socially and gender neutral, not accounting for gender disparities and socioeconomic inequalities. This session explored how to address gender equality and social inclusion in project designs by featuring ADB sector specialists and Oxfam’…