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5th International Conference on EcoCompensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services

24 to 25 November 2016
The 2016 international eco-compensation conference provided a platform for discussing innovations, developments, and lessons in implementing eco-compensation and payments for ecosystem services in the People’s Republic of China and other countries. Over 150 representatives from ADB developing…
Organizer: East Asia Department, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Social Protection Innovators Program Phase 1

23 to 25 November 2016
In partnership with GIZ, the ADB’s Social Development Thematic Group will conduct an in-depth course on social protection financing that is highly relevant for strengthening ADB’s support to its developing member countries (DMCs). This training program aims to create within ADB a network of experts…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Eminent Speakers Forum Protecting People and Profits

22 November 2016
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development shows that governments are committed to the protection and equitable sharing of natural capital and the benefits it can bring. But it’s not enough. Lasting social, economic, and environmental progress can only be achieved with more private sector…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

First Green Business Forum Investing in Asia and the Pacific

22 to 24 November 2016
ADB hosted its first Green Business Forum with the aim to: (i) provide a networking platform to share lessons and knowledge among green business leaders, government officials, and other stakeholders in the region; and (ii) raise the profile and expand the focus of green investments beyond…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

National Workshop for Promoting Gender Equality in the Labor Market Gender Labor and Migration in the Peoples Republic of China

17 to 18 November 2016
Co-hosted by ADB's East Asia Regional Department and Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, International Labor Organization (ILO), and Beijing Normal University, this workshop shared the findings of the Technical Note on Gender, Migration, and Labor Market, which shows trends in…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division, East Asia Department

Ernst Young Indias Infrastructure and Urban Development Experience

17 November 2016
Representatives from Ernst & Young shared their experience in infrastructure and urban development. The speakers were Abhaya Agarwal, Transaction Advisory Services partner, and Gaurav Taneja, Government and Public Sector practice head, both from Ernst & Young India; and Hermant Nandanpawar…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Behavioral Economics and Public Policy Nudging in the Philippines

17 November 2016
Anish Mehta, Senior Advisor with the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), examined how applying behavioral science approaches can help deliver better public policy in the Philippines in this Insight Thursday session. He focused on the potential for fiscal revenue mobilization, drawing on evidence from…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Universal Health Coverage Myths and Challenges

10 November 2016
Are quality healthcare services available to everyone in your country? Find out which countries in Asia provide health services for all. ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to achieve universal…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Social Marketing and Behavior Change for Environmental Protection

10 November 2016
Learn about using social mobilization and communication to encourage communities to be environmental stewards. Rare Philippines’ Vice President Rocky Sanchez Tirona discussed the results of Rare’s social marketing and behavior change campaigns in Asia and Africa. She shared her experiences on how…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Development with Values Social Fence Against Corruption

9 to 10 November 2016
The ADB/OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific held its 14th Regional Seminar in Thimphu, Bhutan on 9-10 November 2016. This was held in parallel with the 2nd Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Law Enforcement Practitioners Network. These meetings were co-organised by the ADB/OECD Anti-…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity