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ICT for Vocational Education: Plan International, Bangkok, Thailand

19 September 2016
As the number of unemployed youth in South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific continue to rise, Plan International recognized the potential of Information Communication Technology for Development solutions to address the challenge. It developed the Youth Employment Solutions (YES!) Digital Ecosystem…

Closing Remarks - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy

25 May 2016
In his closing remarks at this conference, Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Diwakar Gupta stressed that (i) public private partnerships are vital for digital financial services to reduce costs to government; (ii) development in digital finance can expand financial services for the poor and build…

Welcome Address - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy

24 May 2016
Asian Development Bank’s Bambang Susantono in his welcome address at this conference highlighted how (i) a sharing economy gathers individuals, companies, governments, and policy makers to share information and resources, creating a network effect and impact that increases access and value for all…

Video - Session 5 - Innovative and Disruptive Technologies and Processes

12 April 2016
This video covers Session 5 of the conference entitled “Innovative and Disruptive Technologies and Processes.” It examines the current technological innovations taking place at the international level, and shares concrete examples of engineering solutions implemented on the ground. It also…

Transport (Overview)

17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs and projects under the Transport sector, and check out some of the potential opportunities.

Session Video - Online Learning: What's New and What Works

3 February 2016
Online learning and change management expert Phillip Ash in this event discussed the current status, trends, and opportunities in online learning. He also explored strategic alternatives to maximize knowledge sharing and learning within and among Asian Development Bank's sector and thematic groups…

Knowledge Partnership Week 2015 Report

22 January 2016
This material contains the final report of Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s Knowledge Partnership Week 2015. This report summarizes the highlights of the week, which aimed to promote innovation in the Bank’s operations by strengthening knowledge partnerships with crucial stakeholders. The event…

Knowledge Partnership Week 2015 Report

22 January 2016
This material contains the final report of ADB's Knowledge Partnership Week 2015. This report summarizes the highlights of the week, which aimed to promote innovation in the Bank’s operations by strengthening knowledge partnerships with crucial stakeholders. The event allowed ADB to promote…

Challenges in Scaling Up Integrated Approaches: ADB Perspectives

21 January 2016
Asia faces the daunting prospect of continuously having to cope with population growth, urbanization, and water insecurity, among other serious issues. Innovation and new technology across multiple sectors are vital to scaling up different approaches in meeting various challenges from the region.

Accelerating the Deployment of Clean Technologies in Asia

16 December 2015
Energy demand is projected to increase annually through 2035. An alternative approach to meeting this challenge is the scaling up of low-carbon technology (LCT) and energy efficiency. IPEx, a technology market place and brokerage platform, is designed to facilitate the transfer and deployment of…