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Developing Asia's Short-Run Economic Outlook and Main Risks

18 August 2016
This presentation gives a snapshot of Asia’s economic growth and lists down the main risks that economies should be cautious about. It notes that while the Consumer Price Index remains subdued, several economies may also face Producer Price Index deflation.

Introduction to AsianBondsOnline and Basic Characteristics and Risks of Bonds

18 August 2016
East Asian governments have launched regional initiatives to promote financial cooperation and stability. This presentation introduces AsianBondsOnline, a website that provides information on bond markets in emerging East Asian economies. It also discusses the main characteristics of bonds, along…

Contracting Local Non-Government Organizations

28 July 2016
This presentation gives an overview on how ADB engages local non-government organizations (NGOs). It also tackles the common difficulties faced in the process of contracing local NGOs.

Office of the Auditor General Staff Competency Framework

22 July 2016
Given the extent of work ADB currently has, does its internal audit staff carry the needed skills in completing their tasks? This presentation looks into the crucial role of ADB's Office of the Auditor General (OAG), particularly in ensuring effective and control systems within the Bank. It also…

Capturing ADB's Support for Inclusive Development Using the Corporate Results Framework

5 July 2016
ADB continues to improve the way it shares information towards inclusive development in the Asia and Pacific region. This presentation discusses ADB’s approach to managing development results and on inclusive growth. It also shares how ADB revises its results framework for development effectiveness…

Financing Models including Health Insurance (ADB)

9 June 2016
Currently, individuals finance health care through pre-paid means and post-paid means. This presentation highlights the emerging role for private health insurance in Asia and the Pacific to implement selected health insurance functions and paid by govenrment through health purchasing fund.

Developing Markets Associates

24 May 2016
Remittances are a key source of development finance with about two-thirds of the global flow going to countries in Asia and the Pacific. This presentation looks at why there is an ongoing global pressure to reduce remittance costs. Trends in global remittances are likewise examined.

Disabilities: Still Misunderstood!

12 May 2016
This presentation highlights how Asian Development Bank can be better at addressing disability. It also shows the connection between disability and various sectors such as poverty, gender equity, and the economy. Good practices on inclusion are presented as well.

ADB's Work on Governance and Public Sector Management: Partnering Possibilities with Local Academic Insitutions

27 April 2016
This presentation focuses on Asian Development Bank's governance operations and how the local academic institutions can contribute to crafting innovative knowledge solutions that deliver effective and sustainable results.

Forging Strategic Knowledge Partnerships

27 April 2016
Partnerships between ADB and the academe may just yield more innovative and sustainable knowledge solutions for the Asia-Pacific region. Knowledge partnerships are critical for increasing ADB's development effectiveness, and the knowledge partnership agreement is a new modality that helps foster…