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Resilient Design for Bus Rapid Transit Projects

19 May 2015
This presentation shares possible mitigation and adaptation measures for successful implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. The benefits of using alternative fuels, particularly biomethane, are highlighted. Timeline for consideration of climate-resilient BRT design features is also…

Asia's Urban Challenge

19 May 2015
Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a…

Smart Grids in Asia Pacific

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses the smart energy system of the future. It examines the drivers for smart grid deployment, particularly current grid performance, in Southeast Asia. The smart grid spending in the People’s Republic of China and smart meter deployment in Japan are featured as case examples…

Remote Sensing for Improved Irrigation in Central Asia

19 May 2015
One of the challenges in irrigation management is difficulty in assessing irrigation performance due to the lack of cost-effective evaluation methods. The use of satellite remote sensing, particularly evapotranspiration and crop cover maps, is seen as a potential solution.

Past and Curious: Inspiring ADB's Future

16 April 2015
ADB is a solid and well-functioning organization that does good. ADB, however, must shift its course by taking a step further to bring greater impact in the Asian region, which although is at the forefront of several important developments also faces the biggest challenges in the world.

Transport (South Asia)

26 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Transport operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Transport (East Asia)

26 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Transport operations in East Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Project Communications in Conflict Prevention

26 March 2015
Stakeholders in Cambodia, Nepal, and Samoa who have been adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects mentioned communications or the lack of it as the main factor for their grievances. In these cases, simply providing information about the project was not enough. Communication processes needed to…

ADB Transport Operations

26 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Transport operations in the region and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Health and Education (South Asia)

26 March 2015
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in South Asia under Health and Education.