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Investing In Natural Capital: Towards Sustainability And Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka

31 May 2023
Serendipity Knowledge Program (SKOP) is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka's development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka's ancient names and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout the history of product…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Winners of the 2023 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award

2 to 5 May 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2023 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 100 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each…
Organizer: South Asia Department, Economic Research and Development Impact Department

The Integrity Learning Series: Anticorruption and Integrity Training for India Project Executing and Implementing Agencies

14 April 2023
On 14 April 2023, the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI) held a hybrid integrity learning session for 93 government officials working on ADB projects part of India’s portfolio. The session was part of the India Resident Mission Capacity Development Resource Center and Procurement Unit…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, South Asia Department

Strengthening MSME Dynamics for Resilient Economic Growth

24 August 2022
Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout the history of product…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Solutions to Mitigate Learning Losses due to COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Crisis

10 June 2022
Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names, and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout product invention and…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Bangladesh Climate and Disaster Risk Atlas - Publication Launch

17 February 2022
Due to its geographic location and climatic conditions, Bangladesh is one of the countries to be severely affected by climate change, projected to significantly impact the country’s agriculture and water sectors. Climate change adversely affects a country’s ability to achieve its Sustainable…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Serendipity Knowledge Program for Sri Lanka

12 January 2022 to 4 July 2024
Serendipity Knowledge Program is an ADB platform dedicated to identifying knowledge solutions for Sri Lanka’s development challenges. Serendib is one of Sri Lanka’s ancient names and serendipity refers to a fortunate finding, which is a common occurrence throughout the history of product invention…
Organizer: South Asia Department

ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum

20 to 21 September 2017
Cities have much potential that can help propel growth even beyond its boundaries. Looking at the current state of most cities in Asia and the Pacific region, however, financial gaps are still apparent. Underinvesting remains a problem. This was the context of 2017 ADB-Asia Think Thank Development…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, South Asia Department

Best Practices of Smart Cities on Water and Solid Waste Management

15 to 19 May 2017
Smart Cities leverage knowledge solutions for better urban services to create people-friendly and sustainable urban centers. In 2016, ADB committed to supporting India's "100 Smart Cities Mission" through investments in improved services for the poor, including water supply and sanitation. ADB…
Organizer: South Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Role of Grid Digitalization and Renewable Energy in Building Smart Grids and Smart Cities - International Best Practices

30 January 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the role of grid digitalization and renewable energy in building smart grids, with a focus on ADB's support for enhancing Sri Lanka's power sector through digital transformation and increased renewable energy integration.
Organizer: South Asia Department