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Regional Conference on Navigating the New Normal in ASEAN Plus Three Economies

12 to 13 December 2019
According to the International Monetary Fund, the world’s economic growth remains subdued as the growth in developing economies is weaker than expected. The sign of sluggish global growth continues to show due to several macroeconomic risks, for example, trade tensions, weak investment due to lack…
Organizer: ADBI

10th Regional Conference Preventing and Combating Corruption in Infrastructure Projects in AsiaPacific

3 to 6 December 2019
Asian Development Bank’s Strategy 2030 identifies infrastructure development as a source of global growth and that an efficient infrastructure is a key priority to promote social and economic development. Countries in Asia-Pacific heavily invest in public infrastructure to drive socio-economic…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

AsiaPacific Trade Facilitation Forum 2019 Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation for Regional Prosperity

17 to 18 September 2019
The Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum (APFFF) is the leading regional platform for the exchange of information, experiences and practice on trade facilitation. The APTFF has been organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Workshop on AMLCFT and Trade Finance

26 to 28 June 2019
This three-day workshop gathered 40 representatives from 28 local commercial and international banks and government institutions from 11 countries in the Pacific region. Experts from ADB’s Trade Finance Program (TFP) updated participants on anti-money laundering (AML) and trade-based money…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Accelerating Clean Energy Technology Transformation with the Private Sector

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop Mobilizing private sector participation to address climate change is an important issue for policymakers in Asia-Pacific. Sector-specific calls for enhanced private sector finance and engagement for climate technology development, transfer…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade

17 June 2019
This seminar guided the participants through the typical trade and supply chain finance cycle, identifying the correct trade product for different stages and situations and how to apply them for best results and development impact. The seminar was case study-driven and focused on the correct…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Workshop on Tech StartUps Support Program in Asia

9 to 12 April 2019
Technological developments are opening vast opportunities for people to connect, trade, and access services that are currently not available. Technological change drives economic growth and improves standards of living. However, there are also concerns that many jobs are at risk because of the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Second South Pacific International Arbitration Conference Enhancing the Rule of Law Increasing Business Confidence in a Globalized Economy

25 to 26 March 2019
To raise awareness and discuss the positive development impact of international arbitration reform in the South Pacific, the Government of Papua New Guinea, in conjunction with ADB, UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific and other development partners and arbitral institutions, hosted…
Organizer: Office of the General Counsel