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Technical Training on Road Asset Management

20 to 21 November 2017
This workshop introduces a strategic approach to managing physical transportation infrastructure. The workshop covers the principles of asset management and introduces the five core questions every agency should be able to answer about its assets. Through a series of slide presentations and case…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Transport Sector Office

Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning ClimateProofing in Mandalay

20 September 2017
The 2015 Global Climate Risks Index shows that Myanmar faces an acute climate change vulnerability factor up to 2030. ADB, through its Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project, is helping the country improve and climate-proof its urban services and facilities. This learning event shows how…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Smart Water System Workshop

20 to 22 September 2017
The 1st Asia International Water Week (AIWW) was held on 20-22 Sep 2017 in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea with the slogan of “Asian Solution for Water”. AIWW is a triennial water gathering to share knowledge and experiences for resolving Asian water problems. As part of the sub-programs at the 1st…

Star Rating Roads for Safety

11 September 2017
International Road Assessment Programme Managing Director Greg Smith discussed the integration of road safety star ratings into loan projects, key principles of the star rating method, and proven infrastructure interventions. He also illustrated how star ratings can be calculated, using a recently…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Digital Strategies for Development Forum 2017

7 to 8 September 2017
Asia is ready to fully embrace the digital economy. Discover the latest developments in ICTs for education and smart cities. The 2017 Digital Strategies for Development Forum, a collaborative event with ADB and UNESCO, provided a venue for high-impact discussions on ICT for Development and tackled…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

The Role of ICT in School Sector Development in Nepal

30 to 31 August 2017
Nepal is pushing the use of Information and Communication Technologies to achieve the broader goals of education. The workshop was designed to explore ways to strengthen Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in target schools and classrooms under the School Sector Development Program,…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Potential Use of Drones in Data Acquisitions in Development Projects

24 August 2017
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) demonstrated the advantages of drones in developing projects. Recent advances in drone technology complement existing techniques, slotting neatly between large-area imagery from satellites and ground surveying. AIT also flew a drone and discussed its application…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Incorporating Climate Adaptation Risks to PerformanceBased Contracting

16 August 2017
World Bank consultants and ARUP presented a draft decision-making tool for incorporating climate risks into performance-based contracts at this event. This workshop aimed to get feedback on the consultant's draft outputs and incorporated staff's experience for the development of the knowledge…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office

Korea University of Technology and Education

25 July 2017
Korea University of Technology and Education (KoreaTech) vice president Haiwoong Park presented an overview of the university. He also discussed how KoreaTech contributes to fostering lifelong education and meeting the needs of technical vocational education and training as well as the industry in…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, South Asia Department

Stories from the Field

12 July 2017
ADB's David Margonsztern and Rouyu Hu discussed the challenges and lessons experienced in the preparation and implementation of two innovative urban sector projects in Central and West Asia: a socially inclusive solid waste management project in Uzbekistan, and an innovative urban transport cum…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office