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Cross Sectoral Collaboration:​ Adapting to Aging Asia

28 August 2019
This presentation shares how ADB is responding to the challenge of the region's aging population while providing opportunities for skills development.

Cross Sectoral Collaboration:​ Adapting to Aging Asia

28 August 2019
This presentation shares how ADB is responding to the challenge of the region's aging population while providing opportunities for skills development.

Human Capital and Economic Development - The Far Reaching Role of Human Capital in the Economy

2 August 2019
In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Issac Ehrlich discussed the critical role of human capital in determining the demand for life, which has two dimensions: the quality of life, and the quantity of life, also known as longevity. He also analyzed the role of…

A Lesson Learnt: The Operation of Community-Based Micro-Hydro Power of Wangan Aji

20 June 2019
Community participation is a key factor for sustainable clean energy deployment. Micro-Hydro Power (MHP) built in Wangan Aji is one of the success stories of community-based clean energy implementation in Indonesia. The Wangan Aji MHP plant was constructed as run-off river utilizing the irrigation…

Evidence of the Impact of Energy Access on Wellbeing: Measuring the Immeasurable

20 June 2019
While development literature often discusses the critical importance of electricity access and clean cooking to improve economic and social well-being, there has been little rigorous evidence of the specific nature and magnitude of these benefits. This presentation drew on impact evaluations from…

The Exclusive Benefits of Inclusive Development

18 June 2019
In this presentation, Ms. Fiza Farhan highlighted why optimal development pathways can only be accomplished by including all segments of society. She touched on gender inclusion, access to energy, and other social aspects that can be incorporated into energy sector development approaches to create…

Anxiety and the Accounting Profession

4 May 2019
Learn more about the key reasons of professional anxiety, particularly in the accounting profession.

An NGO Perspective: Bidding for and Implementing an ADB-Financed Contract

28 March 2019
What are the benefits and challenges of implementing ADB-financed contracts? Gain insights from the experience of BRAC, one of the many non-government organizations working closely with ADB.

Socia Development

28 March 2019
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in Social Development.

Enhancing the Mobility and Skills of Migrant Workers through Skills Recognition in ASEAN

25 January 2019
Areas for pilot implementation include transport and logistics skills development.