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ICT for Vocational Education: Plan International, Bangkok, Thailand

19 September 2016
As the number of unemployed youth in South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific continue to rise, Plan International recognized the potential of Information Communication Technology for Development solutions to address the challenge. It developed the Youth Employment Solutions (YES!) Digital Ecosystem…

Comparative Study of Small and Medium Enterprise Development in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

29 August 2016
This comparative study puts a spotlight on the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in economic development in terms of contribution to Gross Domestic Product and creation of employment opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It also tackles factors that affect the sustainability of SMEs…

Types of Bonds, Credit Ratings, and Functioning of Bond Market

17 August 2016
This presentation enumerates the different types of bonds, explains credit ratings, and describes how the bond market works. It also gives an overview of the participants in the primary market and how bond trading happens in the secondary market.

Fixed Income Valuation

17 August 2016
This presentation gives an overview on how to do valuation of an asset, particularly fixed income. It also explains the discounted cash flow valuation formula.

Derivatives and Risk Hedging

17 August 2016
A derivative refers to a financial agreement or contract between two parties in which its value is derived from an undelying asset or index. It has uses, including risk hedging, which is discussed in this presentation. It also tackles the types of derivatives: forward commitment and contingent…

Thematic Issues in Emerging East Asian Bond Markets

17 August 2016
Bond yields in emerging Asia are driven by both domestic fundamentals and global factors. This presentation particularly looks into the relevant issues related to bond financing for infrastructure, Asian bond market liquidity survey, and determinants of bond yields.

Advanced Electricity Metering Project

11 April 2016
This presentation discusses the Asian Development Bank’s project on advanced electricity metering in Uzbekistan. The gender equity and mainstreaming component of the project through the adoption of a gender action plan is highlighted.

Transport (East Asia)

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in East Asia under the Transport sector.

Health and Education (East Asia)

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in East Asia under Health and Education.

Water and Urban Development (East Asia)

16 March 2016
Learn more about ADB's Water and Urban Development operations in East Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.