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Infrastructure Investment, SME Promotion, and Education for Sustainable Growth

2 October 2017
Without infrastructure, farmers and manufacturers cannot sell their products. This is especially true in the CAREC region, where market is far away from the buyers. But to ensure sustainable growth, other factors must be considered as well. In this video presentation, ADBI Dean Naoyuki Yoshino,…

Supporting Nepal's School Sector Development Plan: The Role of ICT

31 August 2017
Nepal has been heavily investing in ICTs to enable more Nepalese access to primary and basic education. Read the results of a workshop on ADB's Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific.

Governance HUBS: Higher Education Institutions as Catalysts for Sustainable Local Development and Stronger Local Democracies

8 August 2017
Through the Governance Host Universities Bridging Services (G-HUBS), UNDP in 2016 began assisting the Department of Education Philippines in delivering the Kinder to Grade 12 Basic Education Program. Led by universities working together with civil society organizations and other local institutions…

Presentation: RiceUp Mobile Application

1 August 2017
RiceUp is a mobile application that connects farmers with producers or suppliers, including produce profile and information.

Overview of Korea University of Technology and Education

25 July 2017
The Korea University of Technology and Education (KoreaTech) fosters technical and vocational education and training teachers and practical engineers based on the educational philosophy of “seeking truth from facts.” KoreaTech offers a balanced curriculum with theory studies and practical training…

External Sources of Financing for Sustainable Cities

29 June 2017
Presentation of Frederic Asseline on climate and innovative financing options.

Climate Finance Tracking: Joint Multilateral Development Bank Approach

27 June 2017
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) recognize the need to work together to avert the danger of climate change by mobilizing public, private, bilateral, multilateral, and alternative finance sources. In 2012, MDBs worked together to develop methodologies for tracking their mitigation and…

Asian Development Bank Institute: A Quick Profile

27 June 2017
Overview by David Dole of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)

Education for High Tech Agriculture

15 June 2017
Improving agriculture education, particularly the application of new ideas and technologies, is crucial in achieving food security in Asia. Switching from labor-intensive to a more knowledge-intensive agriculture--the application of smart farming and green technology, along with increased…

Investment Assessment and Application of High-Level Technology for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific

15 June 2017
High-level technology for agriculture may be the key to food security in Asia. An ADB project is studying investment options and priorities. In 2016, ADB approved the Investment Assessment and Applications of High-Level Technology for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific project to promote the use…