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3rd Expert Committee Meeting on Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Low-Carbon Food Systems in the ASEAN Region

10 April 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the Government of Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (JMAFF), established the Expert Committee (EC), together with ASEAN participating countries such as the Philippines and Viet Nam and well-established research institutes…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Training on Preparation, and Appraisal of Integrated Flood Risk Management Projects for NFPP-IV

26 to 28 March 2024
PRM’s Capacity Development Resource Centre (CDRC) conducted a 3-day training on preparation & appraisal of integrated flood risk management projects for NFPP-IV on 26-28 March 2024.
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 26)

20 March 2024
In the seminar, the potential of circular economy (CE) in the construction industry, known for its significant environmental footprint, was discussed. It focused on the stakeholders’ perception of costs and benefits. A machine learning model analyzed data from 382 participants from Norway, Latvia…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Natural Capital Lab Webinar Series #1: Policy Instruments to Facilitate Natural Capital Investment

19 March 2024
Asia and the Pacific’s unparalleled, rich biodiversity have been an important driver of the region’s rapid economic growth during the past three decades. The region contributed 70% of the growth in global gross domestic product (GDP) from 2013‒2023, with growth in GDP per capita being highest in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Procurement Training for Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority Staff

14 March 2024
PRM’s Capacity Development Resource Centre (CDRC) conducted a day-long training session on ADB’s procurement policies for the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) on 14 March 2024 in Lahore. PRM’s senior procurement officer Mohsen I. Khan sensitized key officials working in…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Business Opportunities Webinar with Canada

13 March 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. The Canadian Trade…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Opportunities in the Global Plastics Treaty for Asia and the Pacific Addressing Plastic Pollution for Climate Benefits (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 25)

6 March 2024
During the webinar session, the discussion revolved around the potential impact of a continued business-as-usual scenario, which could have seen plastics contributing up to 19% of global greenhouse gas targets by 2040. The presentation delved into an analysis of the plastic life cycle,…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar with Lao PDR

6 March 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with Italy

4 March 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Training and Clinic on Contract Management for ADB-Funded Projects

27 February 2024
PRM’s Capacity Development Resource Centre (CDRC) conducted a full-day training & clinic on contract management for Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project/ Emergency Flood Assistant Project on 27th February 2024.
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department