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Overview of ADB Energy Portfolio in South Asia: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Perspective

29 August 2016
Using a gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) lens, this presentation provides an overview of Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s energy portfolio in South Asia. The GESI framework applied in the energy sector and an energy project’s gender category (according to the gender categorization of ADB)…

Types of Bonds, Credit Ratings, and Functioning of Bond Market

17 August 2016
This presentation enumerates the different types of bonds, explains credit ratings, and describes how the bond market works. It also gives an overview of the participants in the primary market and how bond trading happens in the secondary market.

Fixed Income Valuation

17 August 2016
This presentation gives an overview on how to do valuation of an asset, particularly fixed income. It also explains the discounted cash flow valuation formula.

Derivatives and Risk Hedging

17 August 2016
A derivative refers to a financial agreement or contract between two parties in which its value is derived from an undelying asset or index. It has uses, including risk hedging, which is discussed in this presentation. It also tackles the types of derivatives: forward commitment and contingent…

Thematic Issues in Emerging East Asian Bond Markets

17 August 2016
Bond yields in emerging Asia are driven by both domestic fundamentals and global factors. This presentation particularly looks into the relevant issues related to bond financing for infrastructure, Asian bond market liquidity survey, and determinants of bond yields.

Economic Impacts of Climate Change in South Asia

27 June 2016
Integrated assessment models can be used to assess the economic impacts of climate change. While each has its own limitation, these models can help in assessing the physical impact of climate change and estimating the magnitude of funding required in rolling out adaptation measures.

Climate Change and Hydrology

27 June 2016
Countries in South Asia are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Some of the threats that hound South Asia include water shortages, increased sea level, and damages to properties and livelihood. This presentation looks into the adverse effects of climate change in the area, particularly the…

Impacts of Climate Change on Economic Sectors in South Asia

27 June 2016
Many economic sectors are dependent on or sensitive to weather and climate. Extreme weather events that bring multiple hazards have serious economic impacts, affecting people, infrastructure, and livelihood. This presentation highlights how climate change can affect various economic sectors,…

Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

23 June 2016
This material contains the highlights of Asian Development Bank’s Sub-Regional Conference on Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia. This report summarizes the highlights of the event that enabled energy and social development practitioners and experts to exchange gender…

Employment Generation in Emerging Clean Energy Industries: How Can Women Break Through Traditional Barriers?

12 April 2016
South Asia’s rapid growth is met with an increasing crisis in energy demand. Strategic investments in human capital is needed to address this major challenge in energy security. The productive engagement of women in training and employment opportunities accelerates access to renewable energy…