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PHOTO GALLERY - 2nd International Forum on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities

2 September 2019
Selected photos taken during the 2nd International on Low Carbon Development for Cities: Acting Together for Low Carbon, Livable, and Prosperous Cities held from 2-5 September 2019 in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Using Open Knowledge to Improve Development Outcomes

29 August 2019
Many developing countries face gaps between their current reality and preferred future. Access to development knowledge is critical to overcome the gap and improve the lives of their people. In this session, Young Uck Kang explains how the solutions to many development challenges are available to…

Contributing to Development Asia

29 August 2019
Development Asia is the ADB’s knowledge collaboration platform for sharing development experience and expertise, best practice, and technology relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals. In this session, participants will learn how their governments can share their own development experiences,…

The Human Capital Index

29 August 2019
The Human Capital Index looks at the road ahead, drawing attention to the future consequences of investments in human capital today.

Empower Educators to Proactively Intervene

29 August 2019
Check out how Snapwiz works to help teachers make use of engaging tech-based assessments.

Annual Status of Education Report

29 August 2019
Existing learning measurements (measures, methods and mechanisms) have evolved over time in developed country contexts based on their needs and capabilities. But are such models immediately appropriate, relevant or useful in current developing country contexts?

Securing the Sustainable Blue Economy for Atoll Nations

29 August 2019
This presentation mapped out several practical steps that atoll nations could do to help secure their ocean and coastal resources, thereby signalling to investors across the spectrum that they are committed to achieving sustainability and resilience for their economies. These include securing ocean…

Financing Resilient Atolls: Strategies & Tools for Success

29 August 2019
This presentation recommended that atoll nations collaborate on a portfolio of model projects at scale for green bond issuances. Atoll nations also need to structure investment opportunities for best long term interests and attractiveness to impact investors.

Reflections on the Social, Political and Economic Sides of Adaptation  

29 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of the session 5 discussions and presented key questions which were addressed by the session speakers.

Investing in Water Security: A Focus on Finance for the AWDO 2020

29 August 2019
This presentation discussed the economic case for water security, the drivers of water-related investment needs, and the respective role of revenues from tariffs, public finance, and official development assistance. It also suggested some financing options to close the financing gap.