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Dynamics of Financing and Governance of the Melamchi Water Supply Project in Kathmandu

20 September 2017
The Government of Nepal initiated the Melamchi Water Transfer Project in 1997 to meet the growing demand for water in the capital city, Kathmandu. The project was officially rolled out in year 2000, and since then became instrumental in providing water supply to at least one-fourt of the city.…

Potential Instruments Toward Sustainable Urban Infrastructural Development in Indonesia

20 September 2017
Urban population in Indonesia continue to rise. In 2025, urban population is projected to comprise about 68 percent of the total population. This calls for more sustainable urban infrastructure to respond to the needs of these urban dwellers. Just like many countries in Asia, however, the funds for…

Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay

20 September 2017
Climate change may cause severe floods in Myanmar, that in turn, may cause extensive damage to urban services and facilities. ADB is helping the country prepare for the effects of climate change through the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project. The project demonstrates how a state of the art…

Star Rating Roads for Safety

11 September 2017
Learn how the road safety star rating is done and how it can be incorporated into ADB loan projects. Explore the tools being used such as the Star Rating Demonstrator, and the new application being developed for school communities to measure safety on roads.

Digital Money: Emerging Issues and Policy Actions in Asia

7 September 2017
An increasing number of individuals are now using digital financing, yet many are still unbanked in Asia. In today's digital age, new ways to pay without using cash are now being offered, providing individuals and businesses alike much-sought for convenience and speed. This presentation gives an…

Strengthening Financial Resilience: the Role of ADB

6 September 2017
Government financing for disaster reduction is limited because other urgent demands compete for budget allocation. Penetration of market-based risk transfer instruments are also extremely low in many countries. As a result, many development and recovery efforts are delayed or thwarted every time…

The Role of Actuaries and Actuarial Standards in Developing Insurance and Pension Markets

5 September 2017
The actuarial profession significantly contributes to the decision-making processes within the financial services industry, in the area of social protection, and in the management of risk. Standard-setting bodies within the profession, such as the International Actuarial Association (IAA), work…

Testing the Graduation Approach in the Philippines

31 August 2017
The graduation approach in social protection is a set of comprehensive interventions aiming to alleviate the plight of the poorest. It includes cash transfers, skills training, access to basic services, and even life coaching. This model is currently implemented in over 30 countries. This…

The Social Protection Indicator

31 August 2017
Measuring social protection enables us to monitor and evaluate the extent and effectiveness of social protection programs. Moreover, it contributes to the formulation of new policies and programs. The Social Protection Indicator (SPI) is an effective tool in this regard as it measures the amount…

The Food Stamp Program: A Secret History of the First Targeted Benefit in Mongolia

30 August 2017
Back in 2008, Mongolia suffered from the highest inflation rate in Asia, reaching up to 30%. This led to lower food quality, especially for women and limited funds for education and health needs. The government, through ADB assistance, established a food stamp program to help the poor buy critical…