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Factors Shaping the Flows and Policies for Technology Workers

19 January 2017
Many factors affect policies on migration and technology workers. These include the uneven development among countries and the demographic and economic shifts that increase or decrease demand for technology workers. India is an example that shows how these factors affect technology workers. It is…

Promoting Low-cost Formal Remittance Channels and Financial Literacy

19 January 2017
Many factors affect remittance cost. These include level of competition, payment system infrastructure, and the regulatory frameworks. Financial literacy helps people choose which remittance option can work for them.

Remittance Flows and How They Are Affected by the Labor Market and Opportunities in Destination Countries

19 January 2017
Migration is highly influenced by the changing demography, economic situation, and policies of destination countries. Those with ageing populations will have a greater need for migrant workers. Those with higher wage rates will attract more workers from different countries. Local policies also…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Community-Managed Potable Water System in Southville 7, Laguna

15 December 2016
Majority of the residents in Southville 7, a resettlement site in the municipality of Caluan in the Province of Laguna, Philippines, now have access to clean water through communal water stations that were set up by a public-private partnership between the homeowners’ associations and Laguna Water…

The Legal Situation of LGBT People in Asia and Pacific Developing Countries

5 December 2016
Jogendra Ghimire is a senior lawyer from ADB and has over 15 years of legal experience. In this ADB seminar, he discussed relevant laws on sexual orientation, particularly policies and laws that promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) inclusion. In this ADB seminar, he enumerated…

Philippines: LGBT (now) in Business

5 December 2016
Brian Tenorio is the Chair of the Philippine LGBT Chamber of Commerce. He is also CEO and Founder of Kape Coffee Company and Tenorium Enterprise, also International Consultant for Branding and Design at the Asian Development Bank ealth Organization. In this ADB seminar, he discussed the positive…

Session Video - On the Margins of Development: Asia Pacific LGBT Inclusion Poverty Reduction and Prosperity

5 December 2016
Gender equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people is usually viewed through a human rights lens, but equality and inclusion of LGBT people are also important economic development issues. This seminar, involving a panel of experts, explored some of these issues and their…

Session Video - Eminent Speakers Forum - Protecting People and Profits

22 November 2016
United Nations Enviroment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim discusses how to invest in natural capital and improve environmental management, while making profits and achieving lasting social, economic, and environmental progress.

Investing in ICT for Social Protection (video 1)

21 September 2016
Various stakeholders from Asia and the Pacific share their insights on the importance of investing in ICT for social protection. ICT, they said, is a crtiical foundation for social protection as it helps provide direction to social protection programs. By investing in ICT, organizations can improve…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Investing in ICT for Social Protection (video 2)

21 September 2016
Countries need to invest in ICT for social protection now because it will greatly improve public service delivery, especially to the underserved. By investing in ICT now, countries can facilitate management of their social protection programs. With just a click of a button, they can easily…