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ADB-Led Sessions During the International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation

29 to 31 May 2025
The high-level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation, held in Dushanbe from 29-31 May 2025, emphasized the urgency of addressing glacial melt, calving, and retreat. It advanced global efforts through scientific collaboration, policy alignment, and multi-stakeholder engagement. …
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

How Government Assistance Reduces Food Insecurity

29 May 2025
Findings from a 2023 household survey conducted in Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia showed that both regions had significant levels of food insecurity, with Southeast Asia showing more severe conditions. Among the various coping strategies adopted by households, only applying for…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Winners of the 2025 ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award

5 May 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Economic Association (IEA) are pleased to announce the three (3) best papers for the 2025 ADB–IEA Innovative Policy Research Award. The award-winning papers were selected from over 80 papers covering a wide range of economic topics. Each award…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Independent Evaluation Department

Bridging Gaps in Sustainability Data and Reporting

30 April 2025
Businesses must improve their reporting on greenhouse gas emissions, not just to meet regulations, but also for their own sustainability and growth. Can technology help small and medium firms bridge the sustainability data gap?
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Business Opportunities with the Asian Development Bank - India

30 April 2025
  ADB’s projects and programs in countries with ADB operations in Asia and the Pacific offer procurement opportunities for the ADB member business community. For example, in support to the Government of India catalyzing robust, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth, ADB committed financing…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar in Bangladesh 2025

28 April 2025
The Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM) in collaboration with the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the annual Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS) as its flagship event, where high-quality suppliers, contractors, consultants,…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Public Procurement Opportunities and Policy Reforms in Uzbekistan

24 to 25 April 2025
ADB undertakes business opportunities seminars (BOSs) with 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. This event represented a…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ADB Business Opportunities Seminar in Japan 2025

15 April 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) regularly conducts Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) to enhance the interest and capabilities of eligible suppliers in identifying ADB business opportunities, preparing high-quality and responsive bids, and understanding ADB’s procurement and anticorruption…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Growing the Future: Innovations in Urban and Controlled Environment Agriculture

14 April 2025
  As part of ADB's $14 billion commitment to regional food supply security, the Agriculture Food Nature and Rural Development (AFNR) sector office is working to raise awareness and catalyze networking of key agricultural sectors. To this end, selected businesses are invited to present their…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Highlights from the People, Planet, Prosperity Project Country Pilots: Philippines and Sri Lanka

28 March 2025
Despite growing recognition that healthy, functioning ecosystems are fundamental to achieving food, water and nutrition security, poverty reduction, and sustainable development, the values provided by nature are not widely integrated into policy and investment decisions. Mechanisms that…
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office