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Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of Indonesia

11 to 13 December 2023
Jakarta, Indonesia The consultations schedule is as follows: 11-12 December 2023 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of Indonesia 13 December 2023 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of Indonesia
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Government and Civil Society Stakeholders of Pakistan

4 to 6 December 2023
Islamabad, Pakistan The consultations schedule is as follows: 4-5 December 2023 Consultation with Government Stakeholders of Pakistan 6 December 2023 Consultation with Civil Society Organization Stakeholders of Pakistan
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Promoting Small Firms for Resilient, Gender-Balance Growth in the Pacific

23 November 2023
Low business diversity can limit Pacific countries’ growth potential. Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2023 shows how promoting women entrepreneurs can be part of the solution. The webinar discussed key findings from the business survey conducted in Fiji and explored needed policy…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

How to Stop Automotive Battery Recycling from Poisoning our Children

9 November 2023
Lead is a harmful substance that, if not properly handled, can impair cognitive development, especially among children. A major source of lead pollution nowadays is informal, open-air recycling of automotive batteries, particularly in developing countries. But as a recent ADB Policy Brief argues…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Phase 3 Consultations

2 November 2023 to 10 May 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is conducting a comprehensive review and update of the 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS). The SPS review adopted a robust Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) which describes the process and content for engagement with stakeholders throughout the SPS review.…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Government Stakeholders of the People’s Republic of China

2 to 3 November 2023
Beijing, People's Republic of China
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Innovative Data for Real-Time Trade Monitoring

26 October 2023
Disruptions to economies and global supply chains highlight the importance of accurate and timely economic statistics. In recent years, data on vessel movements through the Automatic Identification System (AIS), has become an experimental source of analysis for high-frequency alternative…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Information Session on Phase 3 Consultation Approach on the Draft Environmental and Social Framework

17 to 18 October 2023
The information session was presented to both government and civil society stakeholders. It discussed the Phase 3 engagement approach, including the consultation process (e.g., the format of consultations, reference materials and how to access these, ways to submit feedback, schedule of…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Office of Safeguards

Asian Development Outlook September 2023 Launch

20 September 2023
Driven by strong domestic demand, growth in developing Asia is expected to remain strong despite a weaker global outlook. Inflation continues moderating in the region. But risks are rising—from a weakening property sector in the People’s Republic of China, food security challenges, and financial…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Survey Insights on Aging and Retirement in Malaysia

8 September 2023
Malaysia is undergoing rapid proportion aging with the proportion of population aged 60 years and older projected to increase from 11.1% in 2020 to 23.1% by 2050. Based on face-to-face and telephone interviews with nearly 5,000 people aged over 40, the Malaysia Ageing and Retirement Survey Wave 2…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department