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Closing Remarks - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy

25 May 2016
In his closing remarks at this conference, Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Diwakar Gupta stressed that (i) public private partnerships are vital for digital financial services to reduce costs to government; (ii) development in digital finance can expand financial services for the poor and build…

Welcome Address - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy

24 May 2016
Asian Development Bank’s Bambang Susantono in his welcome address at this conference highlighted how (i) a sharing economy gathers individuals, companies, governments, and policy makers to share information and resources, creating a network effect and impact that increases access and value for all…

Sustainable Urban Development: Integrating across Sectors

23 May 2016
Ramola Naik-Singru discusses how to integrate sustainable urban development across sectors

Communication Strategies for Innovative Sustainable Development and Climate Change Initiatives - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

18 May 2016
Teresa Erickson and Tim Ward impart proven tips and tools that will help leaders become a powerful communicator, change agent, and catalyst for transformation.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

SOL: Land and Titles (Amendment) Act 2016

27 April 2016
This document contains details of an Act to amend the Land and Titles Act (Cap.133) to provide a right to resume certain fixed term estates. Disclaimer The legal instruments provided on this website are only those used as bases for the relevant equivalence assessments and are not guaranteed to be…

Video - Session 4 - Skills Development to Create a Local Pool of Labor

12 April 2016
This video covers Session 4 of the conference entitled “Skills Development to Create a Local Pool of Labor.” The importance of skills development in the context of energy access is examined. More specifically, it analyzes a broad range of issues on employment generation, skills development, and job…

Video - Session 5 - Innovative and Disruptive Technologies and Processes

12 April 2016
This video covers Session 5 of the conference entitled “Innovative and Disruptive Technologies and Processes.” It examines the current technological innovations taking place at the international level, and shares concrete examples of engineering solutions implemented on the ground. It also…

Video - Session 6 - Alternative Financing Schemes and Business Models

12 April 2016
This video covers Session 6 of the conference entitled “Alternative Financing Schemes and Business Models.” It draws lessons from a solar home program implemented in Bangladesh that demonstrates how business models can address inclusive energy challenges. It also shows how private sector…

Video - Conference Summary - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

12 April 2016
This video provides a summary of the two-day conference. It explains that in addition to the conference goals of sharing and learning, the discussion reflected the participants’ actual work on the ground based on the Asian Development Bank’s portfolio. The event served as a jumping point from where…

Video - Final Remarks - Sub-Regional Conference - Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

12 April 2016
Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Francesco Tornieri in his closing remarks thanked all the participants, and hoped that the work of the Gender and Social Inclusion team of ADB’s South Asia Regional Department (SARD), through this format, is a trailblazing and eye opening experience for the gender…