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12 to 14 September 2018
By ADB estimates, the Asian transport sector will require over $8.4 trillion in investments until 2030 in order to continue the region’s growth trajectory while responding to the challenges of climate change. Opportunities exist to close the infrastructure funding gap and direct the financing…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
8 August 2018
Interns from the Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy completed their research internship in ADB.
Sarah Hui Li, presented on (i) municipal finance and policy options to improve the enabling institutional environment and instruments for Asia Pacific cities to be able to access long-term adequate…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Transport Sector Office, Human and Social Development Sector Office
6 July 2018
Leakages in the water supply system is one of the major challenges of water supply and treatment companies across Asia. In this learning event, TWC of Taipe,China, shares the various strategies it used to reduce water loss. These strategies has helped reduce non-revenue water within its concession…
Organizer: Special Initiatives and Funds, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
3 April 2018
Stephen Vincent, independent consultant, discussed how rural access can be measured and monitored to support progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goal Target 9.1.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Transport Sector Office
21 to 23 September 2015
“Transport and climate change” is one of the priority pillars identified under the Asian Development Bank's Sustainable Transport Initiative Operational Plan, 2010 (STI-OP). Transport investments or the use of transport typically lead to increases in greenhouse gas emissions, and so increased…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
18 September 2015
ICF International’s Emma Lewis presented the three-step city assessment framework, and discussed existing tools and resources for green and sustainable urban development. The tool kit is a reference for Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, and city leaders that introduces key concepts…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
17 September 2015
About 44 million people are being added to Asia's urban population every year, or roughly 120,000 people per day. This rate is expected to persist since 80% of the region's economic growth will be in urban areas. More than ever, there is great impetus to improve mobility and transport in Asia's…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office
3 July 2015
The 10th International Freight Conference organized by the Organization for Cooperation of Railways (OSJD) was held in Seoul, South Korea on 28 May 2015. The conference covered various topics, including development and improvement of international rail transport between Asia and Europe and specific…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
9 March 2015
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is considered the global voice of the road transport industry. This presentation highlights IRU's flagship programs and activities, including the Model Highway Initiative, Border Waiting Times Observatory, and the Transports Internationaux Routiers…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office