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Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch

24 August 2022
This presentation gives an overview of key indicators for Asia and the Pacific, focusing on the impact of the pandemic on the social mobility prospects of the most vulnerable population.

Day 1 Presentations

16 March 2021
This presentation focuses on how to engage governments on graduation and economic inclusion "as well as highlights the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific.

Bridging the Climate Finance Gap at Local Level

23 November 2020
Arghya Sinha Roy of ADB moderated the event and set the scene by presenting the importance of bridging the climate finance at the local level. Stefania Dina of ADB and Joy Amor Bailey of UCCRTF also shared their experiences in implementing selected projects.

How Can Governments Identify and Reach the Poor in the Wake of COVID-19

10 November 2020
The presentation talks about some options and guiding priniciples in casting social safety net programs for governments, to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19. It compares a range of programs available for policymakers in terms of risks and challenges, relative strengths and weaknesses, and…

The impacts of COVID-19 on indigenous peoples in Asia: An overview

21 August 2020
COVID-19 and the world of work: A focus on indigenous and tribal peoples. Discussion on pathways to resilience and sustainable development in partnership with Indigenous Peoples.

The impacts of COVID-19 on indigenous peoples in Asia: An overview

21 August 2020
A health policy perspective: How the COVID-19 pandemic—as well as government responses to the ongoing crisis—are affecting Indigenous Peoples in Asia and the Pacific region

Indigenous Peoples and culturally appropriate public health interventions

21 August 2020
Public health interventions for Indigenous Peoples Indigenous: IP and culturally appropriate public health interventions.

Overview of ADB Strategy 2030 and Operational Priority1: Poverty and Reducing Inequalities

28 July 2020
This presentation gives an overview of ADB Strategy 2030 and its first operational priority--poverty.

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…

Social Enterprise Solutions Servicing Rural Communities and Sustainable Tourism Development in Indonesia

20 June 2019
Local start-up Sumba Sustainable Solutions are partnering with rural women to reduce their domestic workload using solar-powered corn and rice mills in remote villages in Sumba, Indonesia. The mills are coupled with household Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solar light and phone charger systems in a…