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Enhancing Social Protection and Gender Equality in the Gig Economy

13 February 2025
  Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) jointly hosted a webinar on “Enhancing Social Protection and Gender Equality in the Gig Economy."  The rapid advancement of communication technologies and the global internet boom have driven the expansion of…
Organizer: ADBI

Training Workshop on Nature and Agriculture Policies Economic Valuation and NatureBased Solutions

12 to 15 November 2024
Asia and the Pacific is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, with 17 global biodiversity hotspots and diverse ecosystems, from mountains and deserts to wetlands, tropical forests, and coral reefs. This rich natural capital underpins the region’s food systems plus its economies, climate,…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, ADBI

ADBLX Corporation Joint Workshop Building National Spatial Data Infrastructure

5 to 8 November 2024
Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with LX Corporation, hosted a regional workshop in South Korea on 5–8 November 2024 in the context of the 2024 K-GEO Festa: Digital Earth Better for All. This workshop was a continuation of ADB’s initiative to support its Developing Member Countries…
Organizer: Digital Technology for Development Division

AIxADB Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Development

4 to 8 November 2024
AIxADB serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange to explore cutting-edge solutions, learn from successful case studies, identify pilots for implementation under the ADB AI Sandbox Program, and support DMCs to manage the transition for AI adoption through policies, skilling, and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department

Strengthening Cybersecurity and Resilience of Digital Infrastructure with the Cloud

24 October 2024
This webinar explored effective cybersecurity policies and how the cloud's security and resilience could improve outcomes for critical infrastructure entities. As countries embrace the digital economy, the importance of being alert to cyber threats has risen accordingly. Data provider Statista…
Organizer: Information Technology Department

DataxBlue Pacific

23 to 25 October 2024
Data x Blue Pacific was jointly organized by ADB with the Pacific Region Infrastructure Facility (PRIF). The workshop provided a platform for dialogue, mutual learning and ideation on how ADB may be able to respond to national and the Pacific region’s specialized needs and aspirations including…
Organizer: Digital Technology for Development Division

ExpertPractitioner Workshop and Indonesia Showcase Tech Startup Ecosystem Development

9 to 13 September 2024
Venue: Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been working with many of its developing member countries (DMCs) on the topic of Tech Startup Ecosystem Development by supporting governments through a range of financing modalities, technical and conceptual support, and…
Organizer: Digital Technology for Development Division

Deep Dive Workshop on Gender Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty at Asia Clean Energy Forum ACEF 2024

4 June 2024
The Deep Dive Workshop (DDW) on Gender Inclusive Clean Energy Solutions to Tackle Energy Poverty was designed to explore the intersection between gender, energy, and the environment, with a view to advancing social equity and the green transition. The workshop was held during the 19th Asia Clean…
Organizer: ADBI

The Central Asia Climate Change Conference CACCC

27 to 28 May 2024
Climate change is becoming more evident each year, demanding an urgent need for solutions. Some tools and mechanisms, such as the Global Stocktake and Enhanced Transparency Framework were further developed and negotiated at COP28, but the next two years will be crucial Ensuring that sufficient…
Organizer: ADBI

HighSpeed Rail Webinar Series Policy Considerations for National HighSpeed Rail Network ConstructionCases from Italy

9 May 2024
This webinar explored the evolution of Italy’s high-speed rail (HSR) system, examined the economic, political, and social drivers behind its development. Understanding the challenges faced in financing HSR projects and dissecting institutional arrangements for operation and maintenance in Italy…
Organizer: ADBI