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Outcomes of the ADB Intervention in Insurance Supervisors Capacity Building

5 September 2018
An optimal insurance sector can contribute to a nation’s prosperity. It can reduce uncertainty and risks, and can also be a channel for investment. Insurance can help make the financial market become more efficient and stable.

Smart Water Solutions for a Resilient Water Future

5 September 2018
No single solution exists for a non-revenue water strategy as various utilities face different challenges. Major operational efficiencies can be achieved in the use of advanced analytics through sustainable water loss management strategies. Learn how Xylem is leading the water industry's migration…

Countering Fraud in Insurance

29 August 2018
Insurers and intermediaries are required to take effective measures to prevent, detect, report, and remedy fraud in insurance.This presentation shares vital information about fraud risk, including profiles of fraudsters, warning signs of internal fraud, claims fraud, and intermediary fraud. It also…

Insurance Core Principles and Crisis Management

28 August 2018
The insurance industry is vulnerable to financial instability or systemic risks. These risks include weak supervision and poor market discipline. This presentation gives a comprehensive discussion of steps and processes needed to avert any potential financial crisis and to manage them when they…

Water Purification Technology for Calamities and Emergencies

3 August 2018
Issues such as climate change and armed conflict are causing more frequent calamaties in many parts of the globe. Victims urgently need water and electricity for survival and recovery. This presentation features a solar power system and a water purification system that can be deployed to disaster-…

Harnessing Technology to Improve Solid Waste Management

1 August 2018
Startup Solu Philippines has developed an app that provides solutions to solid waste management in Metro Manila and nearby urban areas. Matthew Barrie, CEO and founder of Solu Philippines, presented the app that valorizes the collection of waste, and discussed how Solu creates the financial and…

Setting the Scene Integrated Flood Risk Management

26 July 2018
Flooding is the most frequent and the most damaging of all natural hazards. It comprised 43% of all recorded natural events affecting nearly 2.5 billion people. As urbanization accelerates, damages and losses due to floods will likely increase. There is no one-size fits all flood protection…

Increase Agricultural Productivity and Natural Resource Monitoring

25 July 2018
Earth observation can provide the tools to monitor the status and trends of production in agricultural areas. It can provide a continuous assessment of agricultural production. It can rapidly show where change happens in a consistent and unbiased manner.

Introduction and Welcome

25 July 2018
Earth Observation for Sustainable Development or EO4SD is a dedicated program for sustainable development. It aims to show the effectiveness of Earth observation-based products and services in agriculture and rural development. Through satellite data, EO4SD demonstrates how remote sensing can…

Monitoring and Evaluation Using Earth Observation

25 July 2018
Earth observation can be a very useful tool for monitoring and evaluation. It can help monitor land degradation and productivity and quantify trends to improve performance. it can also contribute to strategic management and capacity building.