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Indian Cities in Aspirational Times

25 August 2015
GIZ Senior Advisor Aparna Daz presents the work done under the Inclusive Cities Partnership Program (ICCP) on various housing solution options for the urban poor. ICCP is a collaborative effort between the Government of India and GIZ India under a three-year cooperation, which started in November…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector

12 February 2015
This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Paul Romer

28 January 2015
In this session of the ADB Distinguished Speakers Series, Paul Romer gave a lecture on "Urbanization and Development: The Power of the Grid". He highlighted the critical role of urbanization in driving economic growth and catch-up, stipulating that urbanization leads to formal sector employment (…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

3rd International Fecal Sludge Management Week

19 to 21 January 2015
Fecal sludge is one of the biggest urban problems in developing countries. The urban environment is awash in untreated human waste, with severe public health and environmental consequences. The 3rd International Fecal Sludge Management Week (FSM3) was the first in a number of annual urban…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2020 – Volume II: COVID-19 Impact on Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Developing Asia

19 August 2021
This second volume of the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor (ASM) focuses on the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in developing Asia.
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Video: Recent Financial Conditions in Emerging East Asia and Real Time Macroeconomic Monitoring

14 July 2021
This links to the webinar recording of this learning event.
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Publication: Creating Livable Asian Cities

8 June 2021
This book explores how Asia’s fast-growing cities can fulfill their potential as engines of economic prosperity and provide a livable environment for all citizens.
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Digital Entrepreneurship in Asia for Economic Resilience and Post-Pandemic Recovery: Technical Assistance Report

26 May 2021
Technical assistance reports provide the context and background of the project, and provide information on impacts and outcomes, key activities, estimated costs, financing, and implementation arrangements.
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

International Infrastructure Support System

29 March 2017
Efficient project development and management requires effective project tools. The International Infrastructure Support System (IISS) is one of those as it offers to promote and facilitate high quality and efficient global project delivery, accessible to the public and private sector. IISS allows…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Shandong Spring City Green Modern Trolleybus Network Demonstration Project

29 March 2017
An ADB-supported project hopes to end the transportation and infrastructure woes in Jinan, People's Republic of China. Together with the Cities Development Initiative for Asia (CDIA), ADB has rolled out a project that aims to achieve a zero-emission public transport network in Jinan. Modern…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office