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Gender and Social Inclusion Energy Linkages: Policies, Strategies, and Practices

3 April 2018
Learn about the Institutional policies, strategies, and practices that aim to contribute to inclusive development and the gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) linkages with the energy and power sectors. This session presents an overview of GESI in the ADB energy sector portfolio. It also…

Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion

3 April 2018
How can gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) be integrated into electricity systems modelling with a rural electrification focus? What are the potential entry points for GESI in the renewable energy programs of the Government of Sri Lanka? These two questions are answered in this session…

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 (East Asia Department)

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

Transport (East Asia 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 East Asia.

Agriculture and Environment (East Asia)

14 March 2018
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, along with the corresponding pipeline and lending projects in East Asia.

Energy (East Asia)

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 East Asia.

PEMSEA’s Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS–SEA) 2015

22 February 2018
This presentation discussed the implementation of SDG 14 through integrated coastal management (ICM). Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)’s Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS–SEA) 2015 is a regional declaration of commitment to…

Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs - Country Perspectives from Planning and Finance Ministries

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed Sri Lanka's national development strategy and the country's commitment to the 2030 agenda. It also shared Sri Lanka's approach to mapping the SDGs with their national development plan, and the challenges that they encountered.

Environmental Considerations in Desalination: Jaffna SWRO

7 December 2017
Desalination entails a process that includes sea water abstraction, treatment, waste disposal, and construction of facilities needed for various activities. This presentation illustrates the processes and activities involved in a desalination project in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It discusses potential…