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16 June 2016
ADB Director General of Independent Evaluation Department Vinod Thomas presented seven examples of perceived wisdom about development, and then discussed why these are myths and not reality.
This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Organizer: Independent Evaluation Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
2 to 3 June 2016
The purpose of the workshop is to bring key market participants together to debate and discuss the development of robust and deep catastrophe risk protection markets in India. Participants discussed the need for catastrophe risk protection in India, dispeled any misconceptions involved with the…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
24 to 25 May 2016
This learning event, organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB) in collaboration with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor and ADB Institute, aimed to bring together policy makers, financial sector supervisors and regulators, financial institutions, financial technology companies, academia, as…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
16 April 2015
ADB’s Vinod Thomas reflected on the 2015 Annual Evaluation Review, discussed by the Board on 14 April. He also looked at ADB's achievements, and offered a compelling agenda for its future in a changing Asia.
This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Organizer: Independent Evaluation Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
11 April 2025
Photos from 11 April 2025 event.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
11 April 2025
This presentation discusses the World Bamboo Organization's efforts to promote bamboo as a sustainable solution for climate action, economic empowerment, and environmental restoration.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
11 April 2025
This presentation provides an overview of the global development, trade, and potential of bamboo as a sustainable resource, highlighting its benefits, current challenges, and strategies for industry growth.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
11 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the benefits and initiatives of Rizome, a climate solution company focused on using bamboo as a sustainable building material to capture carbon, reduce emissions, and promote agroforestry.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
11 April 2025
This presentation provides an update on the Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) Roadmap and the Pacific Strengthening CBR Project, detailing achievements, ongoing work, and future deliverables to enhance financial connectivity in the Pacific region.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
11 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the application of Earth observation and geospatial techniques to enhance the bamboo and coffee industries through mapping, monitoring, and data analysis using AI and cloud computing.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office