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2016 Development Effectiveness Review: Is ADB Really Set Up to Deliver Results?

25 May 2017
ADB’s Bernard Woods discussed the Development Effectiveness Review 2016 and how ADB reviews its performance against its own indicators and targets, takes stock of its achievements, and identifies areas to strengthen its approach. The Development Effectiveness Review 2016 is the culminating report…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Using ICT for Development to Engage Stakeholders

23 May 2017
The rapid penetration of mobile and internet-based technologies shapes how Asian Development Bank-supported projects communicate. The push for ICT for Development is gaining momentum, emphasizing the “D” to prioritize ICT applications for poorer sectors in developing countries.
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives?

18 May 2017
ADB’s Special Project Facilitator Jitendra Shah shared his views on what it would take for ADB as an institution to overcome obstacles to innovation. He explored the collective experience on attitudes to failing, perfectionism, and risk taking. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Shinhan Precision's Automatic Meter Reading System

17 May 2017
Smart Cities leverage knowledge solutions for better urban services to create people-friendly and sustainable urban centers. In 2016, ADB committed to supporting India's "100 Smart Cities Mission" through investments in improved services for the poor, including water supply and sanitation. ADB…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Tagus Estuary Clean-up Project

15 May 2017
Industrialization and urbanization have led to the degradation of the Tagus Estuary in Portugal. The estuary is the largest and one of the most important natural reserves in Europe. Through the combined initiatives of stakeholders from 19 municipalities, several interventions were applied to clean…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Best Practices of Smart Cities on Water and Solid Waste Management

15 to 19 May 2017
Smart Cities leverage knowledge solutions for better urban services to create people-friendly and sustainable urban centers. In 2016, ADB committed to supporting India's "100 Smart Cities Mission" through investments in improved services for the poor, including water supply and sanitation. ADB…
Organizer: South Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Lessons and Urban Development Solutions from the City of Seoul

10 May 2017
Seoul has gained much knowledge and experience through trial-and-error that ADB's developing member countries (DMCs) can learn from and build on. With numerous urban development solutions that act as essential components making Seoul a safe, smart, green and convenient city to live, work and play…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational Efficiency in Dhaka

8 May 2017
Many challenges used to confront Dhaka's water supply system. The network had undetected leaks, water quality was poor, and illegal connections were prevalent. ADB, through the Water Supply Management for Sustaining the Operational Efficiency in Dhaka project, provided ways to help the city…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Mutual Gains in Stakeholder Negotiation and Consensus Building

4 May 2017
To meet sustainable development challenges, public and private decision makers must respond to diverse and sometimes conflicting economic, environmental and social interests. The stakeholders in these challenges resist “trading off” their priorities for the sake of reaching an agreement or decision…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Yokohama 2017: Civil Society Program

4 to 7 May 2017
Recognizing the crucial role of CSOs in helping reduce poverty in the region, ADB has been engaging civil society organizations (CSOs) on its operations. During the 50th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in May 2017, the Civil Society Program was part of the meeting that included sessions…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department