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Blue Innovation using OTEC and DOWA from Asia-Pacific

18 June 2018
An Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and Deep Sea Water Application (DOWA) have been strongly focused again on the important one solution for expected for saving the earth and Sustainable Development Golds (SDGs). In recent years, technology and business have been internationally advanced to…

Flood Protection Programme

18 June 2018
The Netherlands gives high priority to flood protection. Its regional water authorities and Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, through the Rijkswaterstaat, work together to implement the Dutch Flood Protection Program. It currently runs 79 state-of-the-art projects and seven…

Financing of Water Programmes in the Netherlands

18 June 2018
The Netherlands has long been challenged by severe flooding because half of the country is below sea-level and three major rivers converge in it. To protect the country from floods, the government began building the "Delta Works" in 1954. Its final piece, the Maeslant storm surge barrier, was…

Remarks by Chiara Bronchi, Deputy Director General of SDCC and OIC of the Governance Thematic Group

11 June 2018
Chiara Bronchi, Deputy Director General concurrently Chief Thematic Officer and OIC, Governance Thematic Group, underscores the importance of renewed commitments to strengthen public service delivery through improved corporate governance of state-owned enterprise in Asia and the Pacific region in…

Remarks by Chul Ju Kim, Deputy Dean of ADBI

11 June 2018
Chul Ju Kim, ADBI Deputy Dean shared the importance of transparent and accountable corporate governance of SOEs for sound and sustained economic development of Asian emerging countries.

ADB’s Focus on Governance and Public Sector Management

11 June 2018
Gambhir Bhatta, Advisor, SDCC and Head, Knowledge Sharing and Services Center of ADB discussed ADB’s focus on governance and public sector management, including (i) SOE reforms and corporate governance in Asia and the Pacific region; and (ii) political economy of, and governance risks in, SOE…

Corporate Governance, SOE Reforms and Financial Instruments - Legal Aspects

11 June 2018
Jogendra Ghimire, ADB Senior Counsel talked about ADB's engagement with SOEs and the legal aspects of SOE reforms.

City Government Finances in the Asia Pacific Region: Issues and Reform Options

28 May 2018
Learn why local government taxes should be a priority issue in Asia. While the timing might be right to create policies that will increase city government tax revenue mobilization, there are considerable constraints to achieving this. This presentation discusses the present status of local…

Self Sovereign Identity: Converging Forces, Challenges and Opportunities

23 May 2018
Self sovereign identity is a system for user control of personal information. It requires consent to share data with third parties and a web of signed claims to build trust. This presentation traces the roots of identity and how technology has changed its uses and application in various types of…

Blockchain Infrastructure for Capital Markets

23 May 2018
Blockchain is highly advantageous to capital markets. It offers a centralized record of financial data and transactions while removing the need for intermediaries. It also fosters transparency and automates manual workflows. This presentation illustrates how blockchain can help organizations…