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ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar Francis Fukuyama on Next Steps for Public Policy and Digital Development in Asia

16 November 2021
This ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar presented renowned political scientist Francis Fukuyama of Stanford University, who discussed the political and public policy calculus for advancing inclusive and sustainable digital development in Asia after the COVID-19 crisis. Hosted by ADBI Dean Tetsushi…
Organizer: ADBI

Looming Food Insecurity Concerns in Asia and the Pacific What Should We Expect

16 November 2021
The pandemic has reversed economic growth globally as countries respond to this tragic health crisis. At the same time, the risk of food insecurity is rising. ADB estimates that the economic fall-out pushed 75 million to 80 million more people in developing Asia into extreme poverty. The UN…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

ADBIStanford University Training Program on Public Policy for Infrastructure

16 to 18 November 2021
ADBI and the Stanford University Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) hosted a 3-day training program exclusively for government officials from developing Asia and the Pacific on role of public policy in infrastructure development. This course-based training program, led by Professor Francis…
Organizer: ADBI

Resilience for the Urban Poor Forum 2021

16 to 18 November 2021
Building the resilience of the urban poor is a critical issue for rapidly urbanizing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Cities and other urban areas are major drivers of national economies and home to an increasing urban poor population who are significantly contributing to productivity, both in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update Phase 2 Consultations

15 November 2021 to 31 March 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is conducting a comprehensive review and update of the 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS). Stakeholder engagement will be guided by a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). The SPS review and update will be done in three phases. Phase 1 was completed after reaching…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Launch of the Phase 2 Regional Consultation and Discussion on the Policy Architecture

15 to 17 November 2021
via Zoom. 15 November 2021, 10:00 a.m. Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m. Fiji (GMT +12) Launch of the Safeguard Policy Review Phase 2 Stakeholders Consultations and Consultation with Government Stakeholders in East Asia, Pacific, and Southeast Asia 15 November 2021, 5:00 p.m. Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Scalingup Private Sector Investment to Support Climate Change and Disaster Resilience ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

15 November 2021
CWER’s intern Cynthia Wang presented findings of her internship project to identify potential approaches for scaling up private sector-driven adaptation and resilience investments and activities. This included a summary of existing frameworks for identifying and measuring private sector adaptation…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Insurance to Support the Resilience of Marine Coastal Ecosystems

11 November 2021
Healthy coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, are natural buffers that provide the first line of defense against extreme weather events. These ecosystems are rapidly declining, however, despite their importance for coastal cities, communities, and infrastructure. Insurance can financially…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Tackling Climate Change and Building Developing Member Countries Resilience the One Health Way

10 November 2021
Tackling climate change is fundamental to the long-term health and resilience of communities. At the same time, healthy ecology and the protection of biodiversity are vital to human wellbeing. The One Health approach promotes resilience based on harmony between human, animal, and ecological health…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminars 2021 with Germany

10 to 24 November 2021
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. In response to the COVID-19…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department