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Agri-logistics Innovation and Best Practices in India

6 December 2021
Back-to-back webinars were organized for farmer producer organizations, state governments, and value chain partners. The Farm-to-Market Produce Logistics: Cases and Emerging Trends in Korea and India webinar discussed opportunities and trends on how fresh produce agri logistics evolved in South…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, South Asia Department, Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Youth for Climate Action: How young people are influencing climate policy and resilience in the region

3 December 2021
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Young people have taken to the streets ringing the alarm about the impacts of the climate change emergency. While the protests showcase youth’s frustration in current socio-political systems of managing the climate emergency, they are increasingly also engaging in climate…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Solutions Search: Meaningful Youth Engagement in ADB's Greater Mekong Subregion Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program

30 November 2021
This contest is a solution-sharing platform for Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) youth. Through the form of a short video (2 minutes maximum) or an essay (500 words maximum), GMS youth are encouraged to showcase their current project/business/initiative that is relevant to any of the three main…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

ADB-BNU Conference on Future Proofing Aged Care

23 to 24 November 2021
This virtual conference provided the opportunity to identify key trends, share exciting innovations and articulate how to harness the opportunities emerging from adaptations to population aging. It brought together officials from ADB developing member countries, as well as ADB staff involved in…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Resilience for the Urban Poor Forum 2021

16 to 18 November 2021
Building the resilience of the urban poor is a critical issue for rapidly urbanizing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Cities and other urban areas are major drivers of national economies and home to an increasing urban poor population who are significantly contributing to productivity, both in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

CIE-ADB Knowledge Sharing Seminar: Strengthening Clinical Care and Community Services to Fight COVID-19

17 September 2021
Taipei,China suffered seriously from SARS but learned valuable lessons for responding to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. To fight COVID-19, Taipei,China employed a strategy focused on three elements: border control; community pandemic prevention; and preservation of the clinical care system. The…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal

23 to 27 August 2021
The International Skills Forum is ADB’s flagship event in education that is held every two years. In 2021, the 9th International Skills Forum highlighted approaches to: Improving learning for all at scale; Preparing learners with better employability and 21st-century skills; and Forging smart…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Jumpstarting S2030: Tapping the Power of lnclusive Design!

18 August 2021
2:00–3:00 p.m. Manila | Zoom Along with rapid urbanization occurring in many countries in Asia and the Pacific, one of the urban development challenges faced by cities is addressing the needs of their aging population and people with disabilities. By 2030, Asia will be the second-fastest aging…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Shaping a Better Employment Landscape for People with Disabilities in Asia-Pacific

11 August 2021
The second webinar in the series 'Digital Technologies and Quality Jobs – Lessons Learnt and New Horizons' focused on the topic of disabilities and labor market inclusion. The virtual event, “Shaping a Better Employment Landscape for People with Disabilities in Asia-Pacific” was hosted in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office

UK-ADB Learning Exchange on Health: Vaccine Planning and Delivery Systems

27 July 2021
Critical to ending the COVID-19 pandemic is equitable access to safe and effective vaccines. ADB has been working with the private sector to provide support for vaccine storage, logistics, distribution, and technical assistance to developing member countries to roll out vaccine programs and…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office