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Protocols in Communicating Internal Audit Reports

12 May 2018
Audit report is one of the most important parts of an audit process since it communicates the results of the work. It aims to persuade the readers to take action and implement changes. This presentation shares some practical pointers in communicating internal audit reports.

Emotional Intelligence: The Internal Auditor's Key to Successful Interpersonal Relationships

12 May 2018
Building relationships is important for internal auditors. This will allow auditors to work effectively across units within an organization. Learn about the role of emotional intelligence in the role of internal auditors in this presentation.

How Technology Affects Jobs: Future of Jobs and Skills

3 May 2018
Automation is putting some jobs at risk. On the other hand, technological advancement has been driving higher productivity that fuels economic growth. This video explains how humans can keep up with the rapid changes in the labor market, particularly how workers can remain relevant in this era of…

ADB's New Procurement Framework: What's the Latest?

26 April 2018
Jeff Taylor in this presentation shared the changes to ADB’s procurement approach to deliver benefits and flexibility throughout the procurement cycle. He discussed the renewed focus on the concepts of value for money and fitness for purpose to save time and bring private sector and hi-tech…

Smart Grid, Smart Workforce, and Capacity Development

4 April 2018
The number of jobs in the renewable energy industry worldwide is growing and studies indicate that much of this employment is shifting to Asia. Smarter grid will require a highly skilled workforce, with implications for retraining, training, and education. Some studies also find that the renewable…

Gender and Social Inclusion in Energy for Catalyzing Change in Rural Areas

3 April 2018
Addressing gender issues in the energy sector can help catalyze change in Sri Lanka's rural communities. Professor Anoja Wickramasinghe of Energia Network shares the results of ADB's Improving Gender Access to Clean and Renewable Energy in Ampara District, Sri Lanka project that aimed to provide…

Research for Community Access Partnership

3 April 2018
Research for Community Access Partnership is a research program, funded by UK Aid, with the aim of promoting safe and sustainable transport for rural communities in Africa. It supports knowledge sharing between participating countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia in order to enhance the uptake of…

Research for Community Access Partnership Status Review of the Updated Rural Access Index

3 April 2018
Rural Access Index (RAI) is the percentage of rural people who live within 2 km (typically equivalent to a walk of 20 minutes) of an all-season road as a proportion of the total rural population. After a review of the RAI was undertaken in 2015-2016, a new way of tracking was proposed. Called the…

ADB's Anti-Corruption and Integrity Policy

15 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's anti-corruption and integrity policy, and how it is being implemented across the Bank.

Engaging NGOs for SARD Energy Sector Projects

15 March 2018
Check out how ADB is working with nongovernment organizations on various projects, especially in energy projects in South Asia.