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ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Part 5 Digitized Solutions Connecting Labor Market and Students

8 December 2020
Youth unemployment, skills shortages and skills mismatches are key challenges in many Southeast Asian countries with fast-growing economy, expanding workforce and a labor market transitioning from agriculture to industry. Research shows that there is a need for universities, technical and…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

SERD Policy Talk SPOT Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and How It Can Transform the Economies in the Region

1 December 2020
The members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and five regional partners (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, PRC, and Republic of Korea) signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on 15 November 2020. RCEP is seen as the biggest free trade agreement in history and…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

SERD Policy Talk SPOT Series

1 December 2020 to 30 November 2022
SERD Policy Talk (SPOT) Series, organized by ADB's Southeast Asia Department, features conversations on new ideas and development beyond office walls. SPOT aims to inspire people to explore issues outside their normal area of work. SPOT encourages active interaction among the participants and…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Waste Management and the Circular Economy Nordic Best Practices

17 to 18 November 2020
Organized with the support of the Nordic Council of Ministers DAY 1: DAY 2: The Philippines has experienced rapid economic growth in recent years, with rising income and consumption levels overstretching waste management systems. The country is currently the 3rd largest generator of solid…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

KDIS3ieADBADBI Conference on Impact Evaluation Challenges and Promise for Human Capital Development in Asia

17 November 2020
The KDIS-3ie-ADB-ADBI Conference on Impact Evaluation aims to share empirical research findings on impact evaluation of human capital development policies in Asia using evidence-based approaches and big data.
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

SERD Policy Network Workshop Measuring the Impact of COVID19

9 to 10 November 2020
ADB's Southeast Asia Department organized this policy workshop where relevant staff shared insights on how countries are responding to various impacts of COVID-19 on developing Asia. Day 1 featured discussions on green and social bonds, green recovery, and small and medium enterprises and labor…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Part 4 Intelligent Water Management Systems Using IOT and AI

3 November 2020
As cities continue to grow, so does the demand for clean water. This presents a huge challenge for water utilities in developing countries, who are already dealing with aging water network infrastructure and other maintenance issues. This emphasizes the need to implement a sustainable water…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Webinar Series Part 3 Digitized Urban Planning for Improved Efficiency and Compliance

6 October 2020
In an era of rapid urbanization, an open and visual urban planning process is vital to a city’s capacity to be competitive while promoting its citizens’ wellbeing. To this end, digital planning systems have become an invaluable tool for local government officials and city planners, enabling them…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program Michael Kremer

1 October 2020
Delivering a safe, effective vaccine will be a turning point in the fight against COVID-19. Drawing on his ongoing research, Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer explored how to create appropriate incentives to accelerate access to the vaccine. Led by Vice President Deborah Stokes, a high-level panel…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Digital Transformation in a PostCOVID19 World

29 September 2020
Digital transformation is affecting how we work, socialize, and create economic value. Digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, and Baidu; and video sharing and music streaming platforms such as YouTube and Spotify create virtual spaces…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department