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AIxADB Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Development

4 to 8 November 2024
AIxADB serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange to explore cutting-edge solutions, learn from successful case studies, identify pilots for implementation under the ADB AI Sandbox Program, and support DMCs to manage the transition for AI adoption through policies, skilling, and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department

Dialogue Between ADBs Independent Evaluation Department and Civil Society Organizations

5 May 2024
In his opening remarks, Emmanuel Jimenez made a presentation on why there is an IED and what it does. According to him, the IED provides shareholders with an independent assessment of returns on their investment in ADB. Unlike in the private sector, return is not measured by profit but by the…
Organizer: Independent Evaluation Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Climate and Accountability A Future ADB Accountability Mechanism

4 May 2024
This session focused on what the ADB Accountability Mechanism should look like with the new standalone safeguard standard on climate change under its new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF). Julio Castor Achmadi, Communities Associate of the Accountability Counsel, cited several cases where…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Workshop and Korea Showcase Universities as Enablers of Vibrant Startup Ecosystems

26 to 29 February 2024
The startup ecosystem of the Central Asia Regional Economic Regional Cooperation (CAREC) region needs a constant supply of quality talent to operate and grow. Universities are one of the biggest producers of talent embraced with the latest technology and potential to innovate and disrupt. Many…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, ADBI

ADBJapan Funds Week Towards a Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific

27 June to 1 July 2022
With the theme, Beyond the Pandemic: Forging Ahead with the Enhanced Japan Funds, the first ADB-Japan Funds Week was held from 27 June to 1 July 2022. This week-long online event was ADB’s way of showing appreciation to the Government of Japan for its continued generous support for Japan Funds in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Digital Health Credentials in Building Trust at Population Scale COVID19 and Beyond

30 March 2022
Digital COVID-Credentials has proven to be an effective tool for countries to restart mobility for work and travel. Such credentials have aided policymakers in negating the risk of COVID- 19 spread, by virtue of clearly ascertaining the vaccination or testing status, in a fast and automated way…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, South Asia Department

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update Phase 2 Consultations

15 November 2021 to 31 March 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is conducting a comprehensive review and update of the 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS). Stakeholder engagement will be guided by a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). The SPS review and update will be done in three phases. Phase 1 was completed after reaching…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Publication Launch Cloud Computing as a Key Enabler for Digital Government across Asia and the Pacific

5 July 2021
Governments are adapting to the “new normal” by rapidly scaling their digital services, generating more data-driven insights, and engaging with digital technologies at an unprecedented scale. One of the key enablers of this drive towards digital government is cloud computing. This digital…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Southeast Asia Department

Using Past Experiences to Guide Future Development in SIDs and FCAS

22 June 2021
3:00-4:30 pm Manila time, via Zoom The spread of COVID-19 has gravely impacted the 2030 Agenda, and nowhere more sharply than in the least developed, fragile, and conflict affected countries. IED and SCDCC invite you to join a panel discussion on how ADB can improve the effectiveness of its…
Organizer: Independent Evaluation Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Indigenous Peoples Development Diversity and Inclusion Emerging and Ongoing Issues in AsiaPacific A Webinar Series

7 August 2020 to 21 October 2021
ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department (SDCC) launched a Webinar Series on Indigenous Peoples’ issues. This initiative is an attempt to put a spotlight on Indigenous Peoples' development concerns and their core priorities, such as participation, equality, and environmental…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department