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3 May 2021
Tom Bowling, CEO of Biota Inc. (Palau), talked about how marine renewable energy supports regenerative practices in the aquarium industry and wild restocking of endangered fish. This webinar highlight how regenerative industries can be aligned with marine renewable energy use. Mr. Bowling has…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office
28 April 2021
The third event of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure for 2021 focused on energy infrastructure resilience. The webinar brought together experts and practitioners to discuss approaches and solutions to incorporate climate and disaster risk considerations into power systems planning…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Energy Sector Office
28 April 2021
Denzel Hankinson, PPP Specialist, described the characteristics of public-private partnerships (PPPs), different types, example of major types, and some considerations of PPP models for Mongolia. He showcased SEZ case studies including the Busan New Port in South Korea, Bejaja International…
Organizer: East Asia Department
23 April 2021
In this learning event, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert presented the current state of our seas and oceans, the impact of human activities on the marine environment, the value of that environment’s natural capital, and its vital role in managing climate change.
This webinar is Part 1 of the series "…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office
22 April 2021
Humanity is becoming increasingly aware of the challenges to the health of our Oceans.
Extractive Industries (fishing and mining) take more than they replace. By capturing excess energy in our oceans to make non-polluting fuels, we can support coastal livelihoods and the natural capital which…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office
14 April 2021
Eduardo Garcia Alonso, water systems expert, shared regional experience in smart water management including from Viet Nam, Nepal, Georgia and the PRC. He proposed the following in developing a smart water system in Zamyn-Uud free zone: (i) monitor and control water usage to check if the agreed…
Organizer: East Asia Department
31 March 2021
In this session, Prof. Aradhana Aggarwal, from the Department of International Economics and Management, Copenhagen Business School discussed lessons learned from the People’s Republic of China (PRC), India, and select Central Asian countries. She identified the five stages of implementation of…
Organizer: East Asia Department
24 March to 28 April 2021
ADB is currently implementing the “Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project (L-3936),” which aims to operationalize Mongolia’s Zamyn-Uud free zone, and serve as a catalyst for diversifying Mongolia’s economy, integrating it into regional and global value chains, and increasing employment…
Organizer: East Asia Department
24 March 2021
Jong Woo Kang, Principal Economist, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department of ADB discussed the rise and evolution of economic zones in Asia-Pacific, modalities and emerging trends. He shared that fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, factor costs, strategic location, institutional…
Organizer: East Asia Department
16 October 2020
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic heightened global awareness of the need to protect nature as well as people and address threats to biodiversity. Efforts to protect migratory waterbirds and their wetland habitats provide opportunities to help improve the protection of natural capital…
Organizer: East Asia Department