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Linking Subnationals to Finance: Investing in Asia’s Urban Future

28 September 2016
A financing gap on infrastructure investment exists in Asia. This presentation provides information on how the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA) supports urban investment projects and contributes to the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 11. Case studies developed by CDIA on…

Discussion on Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals at Subnational Level

28 September 2016
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a unique opportunity to rethink local development, ensuring no one is left behind. UNDP Asia Pacific’s SDG Local Governance Diagnostic Tool aims to help localize the SDG agenda at the subnational level in the region, focusing particularly on communities.

Localizing Global Agendas: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda, and Climate Change

27 September 2016
This presentation introduces the United Cities and Local Government (UCLG), an association that represents and defends local governments’ interest on the world stage. It shares the work of UCLG in the Asia-Pacific region and what the organization does to support localization of the sustainable…

Asian Water Development Outlook 2016: Strengthening Water Security in Asia and the Pacific

22 September 2016
This presentation features the Asian Water Development Outlook 2016, a publication by Asian Development Bank that provides a snapshot of the water security status in the region. It also examines the relationship between water insecurity and economics, particularly the water security rating for each…

Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative in Asia: Progress and Emerging Issues

21 September 2016
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a global standard to promote the open and accountable management of oil, gas, and mineral resources. EITI guides its 51 member countries to date on improved governance and accountability in more areas of the natural resource value chain.

Skills Development as Part of Infrastructure Projects

20 September 2016
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is proposing for the integration of skills development in infrastructure projects as part of its cooperation agreement with Asian Development Bank and its member countries. Engagement of contractors in training activities is a…

Integrated Dual Training in the Philippines

20 September 2016
Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBTI) - Makati in the Philippines provides underprivileged youth with skills training to prepare them for employment. In partnership with the Porsche Training and Recruitment Center Asia based in Manila, DBTI Makati trains young individuals to become qualified and…

A Smarter Future: Skills, Jobs, and Growth in Asia

20 September 2016
While developing Asia has made large strides in expanding school enrollments, it must make more efforts in improving learning outcomes. Meeting the requirements of both the supply and demand side is essential to improve educational quality and learning outcomes.

Gender in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programs

20 September 2016
Empowering women and promoting gender equality, Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has a catalytic effect in the achievement of other SDGs. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) integrates gender mainstreaming in its technical and vocational education and training programs. In addition…

Integrating IT in Social Protection Programs

19 September 2016
Many social protection programs across Asia remain fragmented, lack transparency and accountability, and suffer from lack of strategic development priorities. Investing in ICT can help address these issues. ICT can be a powerful tool to manage social development programs efficiently and effectively…