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Behavior change communication: If you build it, they may not come

15 January 2018
This piece discusses the crucial role of behaviour change communication in the success of development projects.

Saft Energy Storage System: Which Application? Which Storage?

15 January 2018
The renewable energy sector is undeniably booming. But how do you solve the intermittency of certain renewable energy sources? How do you deal with surplus energy? In this presentation, Philippe Ulrich of Saft Battery Systems explains the concept of battery technologies and how such can benefit the…

The Role of Institutions in Development: A History of Thought and Analysis of the Country Performance Assessment Data

9 January 2018
Researchers have for a long time now emphasized the role of institutions in economic development. This presentation explains what led to the current thinking on the role of institutions in development and how that thinking has changed over time. It also uses data from the ADB's Country Performance…

Digital Hubs: Creating Better Jobs, Reducing Poverty

9 January 2018
With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, new technologies shall become the major drivers of future economic growth but with certain limitations. Digital hubs can address all these constraints and serve as centers for innovation and future technologies. This presentation focuses on the…

Digital Financial Services and Financial Inclusion in the Pacific: Opportunities and Challenges

9 January 2018
The Pacific Islands region is one of the least banked in the world. Digital finance could emerge as a major instrument in making financial services reach a larger population in the region by overcoming traditional constraints. However, several challenges remain in the way of digital finance itself…

Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Contemporary Debate

20 December 2017
The World Employment Social Outlook 2017 reveals that considerable job contraction happens in non-innovative low-skilled firms, suggesting an adverse impact on low-skilled workers. This means workers need to be more innovative to remain relevant in the labor force. Learn why entrepreneurship is…

Switch Maven's Coding Boot Camps and Blockchain Technology Applications in Education

14 December 2017
Switch Maven's coding boot camps and blockchain technology are boosting the education sector. Raman Nambiar of Switch Maven explains the use of blockchain technology in education. He shares that they've been using blockchain technology to pay unbanked interns and verify student achievements. This…

Funzi: Mobile Learning for Everyone

14 December 2017
How can mobile services help the workforce remain relevant? How can we make education services be both accessible and fun? Discover Funzi, and how it is revolutionizing learning by delivering mobile-first designed content for those who want to acquire new skills to improve their lives. This…

Technology and eLearning

14 December 2017
What are the necessary skills to remain relevant in the society of the future? Aape Pohjavirta, founder of award-winning mobile service Funzi, shares his insights in the presentation. He also tackles how mobile devices can be used in skills development and economic activity generation.

Making Your Government Open Means Being Ready for Disruptive Technology

14 December 2017
The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization is driven by the philosophy of moving from traditional to intelligent governance in cities and recognizes the role of data and technology in this process. The end view is to see cities characterized by a high-level of community and citizen engagement…