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Transforming Public Health through Strategic Taxation

31 March 2025
As the world deals with multiple public health and economic crises, innovative solutions are urgently needed. Health taxes, such as excise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary beverages, have emerged as a powerful tool to address these challenges. These taxes not only discourage the consumption…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Transforming Masculinities to End GenderBased Violence A Panel Discussion to Commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women IDEVAW

26 November 2024
Men and boys are central to the changes necessary for ending gender-based violence (GBV). These changes include difficult transformations: men changing deeply entrenched behaviors and the social norms that support them, re-balancing power in intimate and social relationships, change in…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion Forum 2024

19 to 20 September 2024
ABOUT THE EVENT The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) faces complex challenges – climate change, demographic shifts, rapid technological advancement – that both threaten progress and offer potential for transformative solutions. In this dynamic landscape, the GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

ADB Data Room Strengthening Womens Resilience to Heat Stress

30 August 2024
Climate change is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heat waves, disproportionately affecting women across Asia and the Pacific. Women, especially those engaged in informal and outdoor work, face heightened risks to their health, economic productivity and social welfare.…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Forum on Environmental Social Governance and Climate Finance for Banks in Viet Nam

18 June 2024
9:00 A. M. - 5: 00 P. M. GMT +8 The Asian Development Bank arranged a one-day forum for representatives from local commercial banks and their private sector counterparts in Viet Nam entitled ‘Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) and Climate Finance for Banks in Viet Nam.’ The forum aims…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards, Private Sector Operations Department

2023 ADB Gender Forum 2 Billion Changemakers Women Leading on Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

21 to 22 November 2023
The 2023 Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Gender Forum: 2 Billion Changemakers – Women Leading on Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific was held from 21-22 November 2023 in Manila, Philippines to inform, influence, and inspire action on gender equality and climate change among stakeholders in…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Integrating Gender and Climate Change Actions in ADB Operations in Central and West Asia

9 to 11 October 2023
Asian Development Bank’s Central and West Asia Department and the Gender Equality Division of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department held a subregional workshop of ADB partners in Central and West Asia entitled “Integrating Gender and Climate Change Actions in ADB Operations in…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Gender Equality Division, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Workshop on How to Best Engage in International Trade for Women Entrepreneurs Mongolia

9 June 2023
ANSWER THIS POST-EVENT EVALUATION FORM TO RECEIVE DIGITAL CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION: https://forms.office.com/r/22WrUYfx2S Workshop on How to Best Engage in International Trade for Women Entrepreneurs Topics Covered: Breaking Barriers: Creating an Inclusive Workplace and Promoting Women's…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Workshop on Trade and Supply Chain Finance Mongolia

8 June 2023
ANSWER THIS POST-EVENT EVALUATION FORM TO RECEIVE DIGITAL CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION: https://forms.office.com/r/vNGXpqNpKs​ Workshop on Trade and Supply Chain Finance Topics Covered: Overview of Trade and Supply Chain Finance program Overview of Mongolia economy and the potential of Trade…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Countering TradeBased Money Laundering Masterclass Mongolia

6 to 7 June 2023
ANSWER THIS POST-EVENT EVALUATION FORM TO RECEIVE DIGITAL CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION: https://forms.office.com/r/8uCU24ZtGM IMPORTANT REMINDERS: 06 June (Day 1) is only for FIU, Customs, LEAs 07 June (Day 2) is for BANKS, FIU, Customs, LEAs The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade and Supply…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department