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ADB Transport Forum 2018

12 to 14 September 2018
By ADB estimates, the Asian transport sector will require over $8.4 trillion in investments until 2030 in order to continue the region’s growth trajectory while responding to the challenges of climate change. Opportunities exist to close the infrastructure funding gap and direct the financing…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Addressing the Challenges of Climate-Resilient Sustainable Urban Development in Tamil Nadu

27 April 2018
The State of Tamil Nadu ranks first in urbanization among large states in India and faces severe droughts and urban floods. Urban investments are estimated at $42 billion (2012-2023), with $7.5 billion required for water supply and sanitation. Officials from Tamil Nadu in this learning event…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

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

26 April 2018
Jeff Taylor discussed the transition of ADB’s procurement approach from “one size fits all” to “fit for purpose” to save time and bring private sector and hi-tech solutions into more projects. The new policy is designed to deliver significant benefits and flexibility throughout the project…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

9th ADB Business Opportunities Fair

14 to 15 March 2018
The ADB Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to provide goods and services for ADB projects. It has proven to be an excellent opportunity to network not only with peers in the industry, but also with ADB specialists…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Asia Pacific Judicial Colloquium on Climate Change: Using Constitutions to Advance Environmental Rights and Achieve Climate Justice

26 to 27 February 2018
Senior judges from across Asia Pacific and other legal stakeholders (i.e., government, prosecutors, civil society, and academicians) in this judicial colloquium discussed the role of the judiciary in advancing environmental rights and climate justice. The objective of the colloquium is to assist…
Organizer: Office of the General Counsel

Accessing the Green Climate Fund

6 February 2018
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) channels public climate financing to help developing countries become climate resilient. It provides grants, loans, equities, or guarantees to climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, especially in countries that are highly vulnerable to changing weather…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

International Anticorruption Day 2017 - Corruption and Social and Economic Stability

8 December 2017
Corruption affects all regions of the world and all levels of society, but the impact is greatest in developing countries, which comprises a large part of Asia and the Pacific. Corruption can undermine political, social and economic stability, and ultimately threaten the safety and security of…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

My Bosses, My Mentors

7 December 2017
Special Senior Advisor to the President Xianbin Yao shared his personal reflection, a thanksgiving to his many colleagues who have mentored him for more than two decades in ADB. Some may not even know that there were his mentors. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

River Zone Plan for New Clark City

20 November 2017
ADB, through its Office of Public-Private Partnership and Urban Sector Group, presented the interim results of the Review of the New Clark City. This presentation elaborated on the envisioning process and plan of the River Zone, as part of the review, including the application of ecosystem-based…
Organizer: Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

9th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference: Nurturing an Anti-Corruption Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region

15 to 17 November 2017
The 9th Regional Conference consisted of a High-Level Panel and Public Integrity Network (PIN), which brought together government leaders and delegates from anticorruption agencies, supreme audit authorities, planning agencies, as well as representatives of private sector and civil society. The…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity