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Case Study on Singapore’s SkillsFuture Movement

19 November 2019
Skills Future Singapore, led by Michael Fung, Deputy CEO, presented on Singapore’s efforts to upskill and reskill the workforce, and to develop a culture of lifelong learning (LLL), in face of technological disruptions and evolving industry needs.
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Sanitation Systems Change: Why We Need a Radical Rethink to Achieve SDG 6.2

6 November 2019
Dr. Roshan Shrestha of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) discussed their work towards addressing the global sanitation crisis, particularly SDG 6.2 on achieving adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene and ending open defecation. BMGF is recognized for challenging the status quo…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Innovative Solutions for Medical Waste Management – Recommendations from UN and WHO

16 October 2019
In some countries, infected waste is disposed in a landfill or at sea without decontamination, causing adverse effects on both people and the environment. In this presentation, AMB Ecosteryl sales manager for Asia and the Middle East Marie Van Sull showcased solutions for managing medical waste…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Risk Climate and Adaptation: Fostering Resilience Through Innovation

11 October 2019
As a consequence of rapid urbanization and climate change, flood events have become more frequent over the last decades, adversely impacting societal development and economic growth. The recent years have seen growing interest in devising risk-based approach offers opportunities to design cost…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Nanofilter Membranes Technologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

1 October 2019
Experts from 3E Memtech presented a sustainable solution to allow water and wastewater management utilities in developing member countries to have a simple, affordable, scalable, and sustainable potable water treatment system for those at the bottom of the pyramid or in communities that have no…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

360-Degree City Scan

1 October 2019
Tractebel, an international consulting firm headquartered in Brussels, discussed their 360-degree city scan, a holistic methodology that can be used to assess cities. This session also featured the company’s other services complementing the value chain of an urban development project, from master…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Urban Transport Forum for Livable Cities 2019

30 September to 4 October 2019
In developing countries of Asia and the Pacific, cities have very different levels of development and often lack core infrastructure and systems for efficient mobility or lack access, connectivity and inclusivity. The perspectives of right solutions vary between countries, but there still is a…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Addressing Issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Project Design

27 September 2019
Urban planning and infrastructure investments continue to be socially and gender neutral, not accounting for gender disparities and socioeconomic inequalities. This session explored how to address gender equality and social inclusion in project designs by featuring ADB sector specialists and Oxfam’…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Waterless Flush Toilet for Rapidly Growing Urban Centers

20 September 2019
Loowatt COO Mary Roach and business development manager Ursula Braun discussed the company's patented flush toilet system that requires no water, and yet is hygienic and odorless in capturing waste for value-generating treatment. The system uses a plug-and-play processing equipment that allows…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

8th International Skills Forum: Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions

27 to 29 August 2019
In this age of disruption and automation, how do we remain responsive and relevant in the world of work? Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are seen as major threats to jobs that require routine tasks. There are also growing concerns about rising inequalities and how technology…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office