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10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network

11 to 13 December 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 10th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) on 11–12 December 2024 at the ADB headquarters in Manila, Philippines, followed by IT security training on 13 December 2024. This year’s conference focused on the digital…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

9th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network

18 to 20 October 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 9th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) last 18–20 October 2023 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This year focused on digital transformation of public procurement for transparency, support of SDGs and economic…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

8th Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network

5 to 6 December 2022
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 8th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) on 5–6 December 2022 in a hybrid format. This year’s theme was Procurement in Support of Achieving Sustainable Development Goals. Objectives: To continue…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

7th Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Conference Virtual eGovernment Procurement Conference 2021

17 to 19 November 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 7th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) on 17–19 November 2021 through a virtual platform. This year’s conference focused on Disruptive Technology Strategies for Strengthening e-GP during the Post-…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2021 with TAITRA

26 August 2021
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. In response to the COVID-19…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries Communications Offices

27 to 29 August 2019
The program seeks to strengthen the capacity of government communicators, especially in planning and finance ministries, working in ADB’s developing member countries (DMC). The program will draw upon the shared experiences of government communicators, external media and communications experts, and…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Using ICT for Development to Engage Stakeholders

23 May 2017
The rapid penetration of mobile and internet-based technologies shapes how Asian Development Bank-supported projects communicate. The push for ICT for Development is gaining momentum, emphasizing the “D” to prioritize ICT applications for poorer sectors in developing countries.
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Bridging the Digital and Gender Divides in Myanmar

9 December 2015
With access to mobile phones rapidly improving in Myanmar, ADB’s Nationwide Telecommunications project is helping bridge the country’s digital and gender divide. This project is leveraging Myanmar’s ICT modernization to accelerate women’s and girl’s participation in health, livelihood, and…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

2 June 2015
Ways to strengthen the resilience of communication networks used by stakeholders in Asian Development Bank-assisted projects were discussed in this learning event. Marina Azcarate of FireChat shared how mobile gadgets can create peer-to-peer networks for communication in emergencies. A project in…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Digital Sector Roadmap for Pakistan 2025 2035 Digital Citizen Digital Society

30 January 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the digital roadmap of Pakistan in achieving digitally empowered society.
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, South Asia Department