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ICT in Education in Nepal: Policies and Programs

9 November 2016
The ICT in Education Master Plan (2013) and the Teacher Competency Framework (2016) are some of Nepal’s policy provisions on ICT in education. Strategic interventions on improving the quality of ICT education in Nepal are indicated in the ICT in School Sector Development Plan (2016-2023).

Towards Universal Health Coverage in Lao PDR: Progresses and Challenges Ahead

7 November 2016
There are several challenges facing health insurance coverage in Lao PDR, but there have been positive gains such as some developments on the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) program. Asian Development Bank consultant Mathilde Mailfert provided the rationale, gains, gaps, and…

Mindfulness

3 November 2016
Mindfulness involves training people’s attention to experience the present moment with greater curiosity and kindness. This helps them to not only appreciate what is going well but to respond more skillfully in the here and now to life’s inevitable challenges.

Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency

28 October 2016
While most research programs on digital learning for development are aligned with global education agendas, various gaps still exist. Addressing these gaps is the key for digital learning development research to fulfill the pivotal role of enhancing equity and quality and improving efficiency.

Financial Integration and External Spillovers

28 October 2016
This presentation discusses the evolution of financial integration in the region. It also highlights the roles and impact of external shocks in the region's economy.

A Course Review on Integrated Solid Waste Management

27 October 2016
This presentation shares highlights of the three-week course on Solid Waste Management offered by the UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education in Delft in the Netherlands. It gives a snapshot of the lectures, exercises, and excursions done under the course.

Challenges for Sustainable Urban Development in Asia

27 October 2016
Urbanization is a mega trend. Half of humanity lives in cities today, and the figure will increase to 60 percent by 2030. Rapid urbanization exerts huge pressure on basic services and infrastructure in cities. As Asian countries quickly urbanize, the challenges need to be addressed for cities to…

Financing for Sustainable Urbanization

27 October 2016
Mobilizing funds to suport sustainable urbanization remains a big challenge in Asia. Specifically, the biggest challenge is boosting investments on urban development while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth. This presentation looks into the urban infrastructure needs in the region and shares…

Financing Innovation as the Key to Urban Development in China

27 October 2016
The rate of urbanization in the People's Republic of China (PRC) has been constantly growing. This presentation shares case studies on urban development financing in PRC and shares some practices that other urbanized countries can learn from.

Asian Economic Outlook and Challenges Ahead

27 October 2016
Despite global headwinds, the growth in developing Asia is steady at 5.7% in 2016 and 2017. This growth, however, will also bring long-term challenges for it to become sustainable. This presentation provides a snapshot of the region's economic outlook that can also be of help in assessing urban…