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Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development (POISED)

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development, which will help the Maldives tap solar power and reduce reliance on costly, polluting diesel oil. The project will install solar-diesel hybrid grids on outer islands and the greater Male region.…

Youth Participation in Water Security – Examples from South East Asia

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of ADB's Youth for Asia, and discussed youth engagement in various ADB projects and activities.

Youth Engagement Strategy of GWP – Case Study from the Peoples's Republic of China

27 August 2019
This presentation discussed the Global Water Partnership (GWP's) youth engagement strategy to advance water security, a number of key approaches developed in support of youth engagement.

Nature-Based Solutions for Water Cycle Management in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region Countries

27 August 2019
This presentation gave an overview of RECONECT, which aims to contribute to European reference framework on Nature Based Solutions (NBS) for hydro-meteorological risk reduction by demonstrating, referencing, upscaling and exploiting large-scale NBS in rural and natural areas. It also cited lessons…

Maker-Based Education

21 August 2019
Maker-Based Education requires a reimagination of the role of the teacher. Instead of a content expert, the teacher becomes a facilitator to the learning experience. Download the presentation to learn more.

Innovative Solutions for Water Conveyance, the PVC-O Pipe

21 August 2019
Walter Philip Pattynama of Spanish pipeline solutions firm Molecor gave a presentation on PVC-O pipes, a revolutionary and cost-effective solution for water supply distribution, water reuse, and irrigation projects that is easy to install, environmentally friendly, and has better performance…

Rainwater Harvesting: Where Value and Cost Collide

20 August 2019
Philip Reidy, a registered professional engineer in the United States specializing in rainwater harvesting, discussed the cost metrics associated with fully functional rainwater harvesting systems. He also presented cost comparisons with other water supplies and efficacy analyses to demonstrate…

A Blueprint to Strengthen the Resilience of Our World's Rivers

12 August 2019
Dr. Eva Abal, CEO of the International RiverFoundation (IRF), will discuss IRF's efforts to partner with organizations around the world to develop an International Resilient Rivers Blueprint. This will enable rivers to recover quickly from disturbances, ensure water security, and contribute to…

Role of Governments in Enabling Clean Energy Financing

5 August 2019
This presentation discussed how the United Kingdom and the City of London have established itself as a predominant center for green finance, by establishing the right policy framework and ambition. It also cited a particular example of offshore wind – which the UK, thanks to green finance, produces…

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…