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Scaling Up Energy Efficiency with Simplified M&V Meters and ESCO Business Models

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop This Deep Dive Workshop brought together international and Asia based experience and discussed how energy efficiency efforts can be scaled up for impact. The workshop covered two primary areas: how measurement and verification (M&V)…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

The Twelfth Meeting of Asia Solar Energy Forum: “Development Trends in Solar Manufacturing and Diversified Application”

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop Covering strategic considerations for managing 21st century energy networks, the Twelfth Meeting of ASEF will highlight two topics: (i) deployment of solar manufacturing capacity in our developing member countries, and business model…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific: Scaling Inclusive Enterprise-Based Approaches

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop In recent years, there has been a transition to innovative ownership, management and financing models for renewable energy mini-grid development – where the income generated has been sufficient to ensure the financial viability and…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Clean Energy Policy, Financing and Innovation: 7th ADB-MOTIE Joint Energy Forum

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop Asia and the Pacific are experiencing massive energy challenges due to an unprecedented increase in energy demand in terms of both scale and speed as well as high dependence on fossil fuels. This trend is likely to continue in the…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Regional STEM Symposium 2019

27 to 30 May 2019
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education increases science literacy and produces innovative learners. Through the Regional STEM Symposium 2019, a 4-day gathering of educators and education officials, attendees will be able to present current perspectives on the…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

International Skills Forum

3 April 2019
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has a long track record in assisting its developing member countries (DMCs) achieve the goal of quality education for all. Despite the remarkable achievements in the education sector, the Asia Pacific region still faces challenges that threaten its social and…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Education Framework Workshop and Retreat

14 to 15 January 2019
In the new ADB Strategy 2030 (S2030), improving education and training is under the operational priority on addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities. To align with S2030, ADB's Education Sector Group (EdSG) brainstormed on an Education Framework that will guide ADB operations in the…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Developing Healthy, Inclusive, and Age-Friendly Cities in PRC

21 November 2018
By 2030 almost 70% people in the People's Republic of China will live in a city, and this number is expected to continue to rise. The design of cities plays a pivotal role in the health of its inhabitants. This session will set the context of the topic by providing an overview of the Healthy China…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Health Issues in ADB Developing Member Countries

21 to 22 November 2018
ADB will increase health sector investments in Asia and the Pacific from 3% of its total portfolio to 5% by 2030. This training program on health issues in ADB's Developing Member Countries (DMCs) will build the capacity of ADB staff in improving engagement with DMCs focusing emerging health issues…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Disability Innovation and Inclusive Urban Development

5 September 2018
Victoria Austin, director and co-founder of Global Disability Innovation Hub, will share lessons on creating inclusive environment and the role innovation can play in tackling disability from her experience with Paralympic Legacy Programme in the UK. The program includes designing urban development…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office