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6th International Conference on EcoCompensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services

8 to 9 December 2017
The 6th International Conference on Eco-compensation and Payments for Ecosystem Services, with the theme "Linking Growth, Conservation, and Rural Welfare via Investment in Natural Capital," primarily facilitated the learning of lessons on innovations and developments in eco-compensation across the…
Organizer: East Asia Department

International Anticorruption Day 2017 Corruption and Social and Economic Stability

8 December 2017
Corruption affects all regions of the world and all levels of society, but the impact is greatest in developing countries, which comprises a large part of Asia and the Pacific. Corruption can undermine political, social and economic stability, and ultimately threaten the safety and security of…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

My Bosses My Mentors

7 December 2017
Special Senior Advisor to the President Xianbin Yao shared his personal reflection, a thanksgiving to his many colleagues who have mentored him for more than two decades in ADB. Some may not even know that there were his mentors. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

9th Regional AntiCorruption Conference Nurturing an AntiCorruption Culture in the AsiaPacific Region

15 to 17 November 2017
The 9th Regional Conference consisted of a High-Level Panel and Public Integrity Network (PIN), which brought together government leaders and delegates from anticorruption agencies, supreme audit authorities, planning agencies, as well as representatives of private sector and civil society. The…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

3rd Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Conference

2 to 4 October 2017
The 3-day conference aimed to strengthen the capacity of public procurement agencies in Asia and the Pacific to implement e-procurement solutions based on international best practices and sharing of experiences. It helped developing member countries implement modern procurement systems that are…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ADBAsian Think Tank Development Forum

20 to 21 September 2017
Cities have much potential that can help propel growth even beyond its boundaries. Looking at the current state of most cities in Asia and the Pacific region, however, financial gaps are still apparent. Underinvesting remains a problem. This was the context of 2017 ADB-Asia Think Thank Development…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, South Asia Department

Asia Leadership Program 2017

27 to 30 June 2017
Asia's leaders talked about climate resilient, sustainable, and inclusive urban development at the 2017 Asia Leadership Program. With the theme "Climate Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Urban Development," this year's annual Asia Leadership Program enabled participants to incorporate insights…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Crafting Compelling Messages

2 June 2017
This installment of the Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series discusses the importance of crafting catchy messages that can hook target audiences. Framing your ideas as compelling messages helps you get the attention of key stakeholders. Creating a compelling narrative makes them want to work with you…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

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

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