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Water and Urban Development South Asia

16 March 2016

Learn more about ADB's Water and Urban Development operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Realizing the Goal of 23 Renewables by 2025 via Technology Innovation and Bioenergy

17 December 2015

Biofuels, while seen as a favorable solution to the economic recession, are not all drought- and saline-resistant, and can also be expensive. A promising and cost-effective biofuel source is sweet sorghum, though there is no significant bioethanol production that currently exists for the crop.

Human Capital Development in South and Southeast Asia Achievements Prospects and Policy Challenges

1 December 2015

Educational and skills challenges constrain the development of human capital in South and Southeast Asia as the region catches up with the rest of the world. The introduction of technical and vocational education and training programs helps prepare new entrants to the workforce by providing quality…

Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms in South Asia An Overview

25 August 2015

This presentation shares the key features of decentralized governance in South Asia. The fiscal decentralization framework used in the region is explained. It also includes a discussion of the issues and challenges encountered and suggested ways in moving forward.

Improving Rail and Freight Transport Efficiency Insights from the 10th International Freight Conference

3 July 2015

This presentation was delivered by Takeshi Fukayama and Jeff Procak in a knowledge-sharing event at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters. It discusses the Organization for Cooperation of Railways, including its profile and history, and the highlights from the 10th International Freight…

Electric Vehicle as Resilient Solution

20 May 2015

This presentation discusses why public transport is the driver of urban development. It also explains Asian Development Bank's Lumbini Clean Public Transport scheme under the South Asia Tourism Infrastructure Development Project. Electric vehicle projects in Bangladesh and Nepal are used as case…

Smart Grid in South Asia

19 May 2015

This presentation discusses the different types of smart grid that reportedly lead to smarter operation. The smart grid system in Puducherry, India, and microgrid project in Maldives, are used as case examples. Findings from smart grid projects in Nepal and Sri Lanka are also shared.