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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

Economic Analysis of Investment Projects

25 August 2017
Kee-Yung Nam discussed economic analysis methodologies and applications to evaluate the rationale, purpose, and justification of investment projects. Dr. Kee-Yung Nam, Principal Economist of ADB's Economic Analysis and Operational Support Division, is resource speaker in this installment of the ADB…
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

Building Resilience in Community Disaster-risk Reduction Programs

21 July 2017
This installment of the Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and its structures, processes and practices in building resilience and adaptative capacity of urban communities in community disaster-risk reduction (DRR) and learning programs.…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Training on Climate Finance Tracking

27 to 28 June 2017
Extreme weather conditions brought about by climate change have been threatening the development and security of the Asia Pacific region. The poor are bearing the brunt of climate change given their vulnerability. ADB has a crucial role to play in leading the way towards a greener path. In line…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Modernizing Irrigation Systems to Adapt to Water Scarcity in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam

13 June 2017
Extreme weather conditions cause food shortages, floods, diseases, and drought that put millions of people and crops at risk in many countries. One example is the El Nino in 2015 which caused food shortages, diseases, and severe droughts in many countries in Asia, including Viet Nam. This learning…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

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

Application of Satellite Remote Sensing to Disaster Risk Management

1 June 2017
Prof. Fusanori Miura, Vice President of Yamaguchi University (YU) discussed the effective use of satellite remote sensing technologies for the disaster risk management, including early warning and post-disaster impact assessments. YU recently established the Center for Research and Application of…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

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

Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability at Work for Asia and the Pacific

28 February to 2 March 2017
An understanding of the updated PEFA 2016 Framework helps strengthen public financial management and contribute to its reform. The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) program was established in 2001 by the World Bank, the European Commission, the IMF, and the Governments of…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department