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SECURE Webinar 22: Harnessing Innovation: Next Generation Solutions for Vector-Borne Diseases

6 August 2025
Vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases, leading to over 700,000 deaths annually.  Malaria and dengue remain the most significant public health challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. In 2023, malaria cases…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

SECURE Webinar 21: Leveraging Insurance and Innovative Financing for Noncommunicable Diseases: South Asia-Southeast Asia Synergies

15 May 2025
Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 71% of deaths and 15 million premature deaths annually (WHO, 2018). The burden of NCDs in Asia and the Pacific region follows a similar trend, with 70% of all deaths attributed to NCDs, which are expected to rise significantly by 2030 (WHO,…
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

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

Webinar on Global Value Chain Development Report 2021

2 December 2021
Border closings and mobility restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global value chains, contributing to product shortages and sparking discussions about “reshoring” production. Beyond COVID-19, global value chains also face risks from geopolitical tensions and…
Organizer: North American Representative Office

Transforming Agriculture in Asia: Asian Development Outlook 2021 Update

6 October 2021
On 6 October 2021, ADB's North American Representative Office co-hosted a webinar on the ADO Update 2021 “Transforming Agriculture in Asia” theme chapter with University of Waterloo School of Environment, Enterprise and Development and the V2V Global Partnership. Takashi Yamano, Principal…
Organizer: North American Representative Office

Driving Business by Building Better Trade Portals

19 September 2016
PM Group’s Chris Lewis-Jones presented on designing, building, and launching trade information portals (TIPs) in this learning event organized by Asian Development Bank's Board of Directors. TIPs are a one-stop shop where cross-border trade rules, regulations, procedures, and processes are gathered…
Organizer: Board of Directors

Leveraging Insurance and Innovative Financing for Non-Communicable Diseases: The Indian Experience

15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of India's response to the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through various health initiatives, particularly the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY program, highlighting its impact, challenges, and the need for integrated care.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Tackling the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases: BPJS Kesehatan’s Policy and Program Responses

15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the experiences and strategies of BPJS Kesehatan in managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) within Indonesia's National Social Health Insurance (JKN) program.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Landscape Analysis of Innovative Financing for Non-Communicable Diseases

15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of innovative financing strategies for addressing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Asia and the Pacific region. It highlights the challenges, funding gaps, and potential models for improving health outcomes.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Innovative Financing in an Era of Population Ageing

15 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of innovative financing strategies for long-term care (LTC) in the context of population aging, highlighting the need for effective governance, service design, and coordination between health care and LTC services.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office