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Innovative Solutions to Scale-up EE Financing in Industrial Sector in Singapore

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the importance of industrial energy efficiency in Singapore. It also highlighted Singapore's energy efficiency financing pilot, as well as the financial barriers to industrial energy efficiency in the country.

Enabling Poor Women's Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh - Hatiya Project

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the key lessons from the ADB technical and financial assistance project in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali called “Enabling Poor Women’s Participation in the Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh".

Air Pollution in Asian Cities

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia discussed the state of air pollution in Asian cities, honing on air quality figures for Metro Manila. She cited air pollution as the fifth leading global risk factor for premature deaths, highlighting the health…

Impact of Air Pollution on Youth

5 June 2019
In this presentation, William Lucht emphasized the health effects of air pollution on the youth. He also encouraged participants to beat air pollution by suggesting specific actions to incorporate such as proper vehicle maintenance and using public transport.​

Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Lin Lu outline the PRC's air quality challenges, and what needs to be done to address them. She also shared ADB's approach in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying the issues encountered and the reform approach and presented specific ADB activities in the PRC that…

Confidentiality and Data Safeguarding

3 June 2019
Slides on Confidentiality and Data Safeguarding presented last 3 June 2019 during the Tax Avoidance and Evasion Workshop in Nadi, Fiji

Applying Circular Economy in Water Supply and Wastewater Management

31 May 2019
Learn how a circular economy can help in maximizing the use and value of water and conserving both natural and financial capital.

Smart Water Utility Training in Macao

29 May 2019
Integrating advanced smart systems in any given project promotes efficiency. This presentation discusses the lessons and insights that ADB staff gained from the week-long training on smart water utility management and innovations in the urban water sector with the Macao Water Utility.

Smart Water Management: A Case in Rajasthan, India

29 May 2019
Since year 2000, ADB has supported Rajasthan with US$1 billion in loans for projects on improving urban services, including water supply, which benefitted about 10 million residents of various cities in the state. These projects also focus on policy reforms, institutional and governance improvement…

Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

28 May 2019
Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. SDCC and OAI are promoting a balance between the hype and the future potential of these solutions versus the…