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Inventory of Tools for Integrating Environment Related SDGs into National Development Plans

22 February 2018
This presentation presented the TA project’s draft inventory of tools for integrating the select environment-related goals and targets into national development policies, plans, and programs, and highlighted some of the tool-related findings from the regional stocktaking.

Regional Perspectives on the Implementation of the Environment Dimension of the SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the speaker's perspectives on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs.

Regional Perspective on Environmental SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation offered perspectives and efforts on implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs and provided an overview of the status of SDGs 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, and 15 in Asia and the Pacific. It also stressed the importance of dynamic and holistic frameworks that bring out SDG…

Taking Stock of National Responses to Select EnvironmentRelated SDGs and Targets A Snapshot of Countries in Asia and the Pacific Region

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed the draft results and findings of the TA project’s regional stocktaking that aimed to answer four questions: (i) Which of the select environment-related goals and targets are issues and/or priorities for DMCs in the region? (ii) What kinds of activities have countries…

TA 9245REG Supporting Implementation of EnvironmentRelated Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific

21 February 2018
This presentation gave an overview of the TA project and the objectives of the workshop, and provided a brief overview of the schedule of the TA project, noting that the workshop brought the first phase to a conclusion, with a second phase planned to work.

ADBs Strategic Approach for the SDGs

21 February 2018
This presentation discussed ADB’s perspective on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, as well as ADB's efforts to achieve progress on the environment.

Tax Policy for Domestic Resource Mobilization Challenges for the Developing World

20 February 2018
Domestic resources are the largest untapped source of financing to fund national development plans. The potential for expansion of domestic resource mobilization (DRM) may be particularly high in Asia and the Pacific, but further efforts are needed to increase tax revenues in developing countries…

Unique Health Identification

5 February 2018
With increasing Universal Health Coverage, expanding health insurance schemes, and the desire for better disease surveillance comes the need for unique health identification. Michael Stahl provides an overview of the status of unique identification in the health sector in ADB member countries and…

Towards Malaria Elimination ADBsupported Work in Myanmar

25 January 2018
There is no room for malaria in Myanmar. Health expert Valerio Reggi shares Myanmar's moves to eliminate the disease. ADB is helping to strengthen Myanmar's regulatory capacity; ensure effective assessments of medicines; and reduce the risk of substandard and falsified medicines, particularly anti…

Lessons Learned from the Canadian Experience to Support Asias Development

14 December 2017
Growth path for Asian countries requires moving from a low-technology and skills model to a higher technology skills model. This presentation shares some lessons learned from the Canadian experience in supporting development in Asia. Actual cases of student-focused and economy-responsive education…