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Agile Governance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

12 April 2019
Innovation is said to promote productivity. Organizations, therefore, need to look into those factors that bring in innovation to remain relevant and become agile. The World Economic Forum and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized a roundtable discussion on Agile Governance in the Fourth…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

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

International Skills Forum

3 April 2019
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries (DMCs) achieve the goal of quality education for all. Despite the remarkable achievements in the education sector, the Asia Pacific region still faces challenges that threaten its social and…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Blockchain Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications

2 April 2019
Ross Buckley, KPMG Law — King & Wood Mallesons professor of disruptive innovation, delivered a presentation on blockchains and their advantages and disadvantages. Each of the principal financial applications of blockchain, and their regulatory implications were considered. Applications included…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

10th ADB Business Opportunities Fair

27 to 28 March 2019
The ADB Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to provide goods and services for ADB projects. It has proven to be an excellent opportunity to network not only with peers in the industry, but also with ADB specialists…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management 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

Impactful Resilience Building in Communities

21 March 2019
Kate Landry, Build Change Philippines country director, and Daniel Stander, RMS global managing director, discussed risk models that allow estimate of lives lost and housing losses that would result from a large disaster, and which can quantify the lives saved and GDP saved that would result from…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Finance Sector Office

Urban Development in India An Agenda

19 March 2019
While cities continue to be the main engine of economic growth in India, insufficient infrastructure, poor planning, weak local governance, and limited finances hinder cities’ livability and competitiveness. In this session, Gulzar Nataran, senior managing director at the Global Innovation Fund (…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Integrated Flood Risk Management

19 March 2019
Developing sustainable, long-term flood resilience requires a management strategy that combines a portfolio of solutions—social, economic, financial, environmental, institutional aspects, engineering, disaster preparedness, insurance, and emergency response requirements. This integrated approach is…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Nonrevenue Water Management and 247 Water Supply in Cities How ADB Helps the Government

14 March 2019
Ensuring water availability and increasing water efficiency are crucial in attaining social and economic development. In this knowledge sharing session, ADB's Stephane Bessadi, Saugata Dasgupta, and Massimo Petrone shared their practical experiences and knowledge in addressing intermittent water…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office