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Running at the Top of the World: The Journey Toward Leadership and Success

9 February 2017
In 2016, William Thomas completed The Marathon Grand Slam, consisting of a marathon on all seven continents and at the North Pole. In this Insight Thursday session, he shares the lessons he learned from his multi-year journey, and describes the impact that personal experiences can have on…

Five Decades of ADB and Its Future

31 January 2017
ADB President Takehiko Nakao kicked off the 2017 Insight Thursday series held by sharing his thinking on Five Decades of ADB and Its Future. He provided his vision of ADB's future priorities and touched on the eight key conditions for economic development. This video covers the full session of…

Medicine e-Procurement in Indonesia

19 December 2016
Can Indonesia's e-procurement system assure an adequate supply of medicine and other healthcare needs? Will the system improve the delivery of vital public health services? ADB Health Specialist Sean Donato presented on the implementation of Indonesia's e-procurement systems for medicines and other…

Welcome Remarks at International Anticorruption Day 2016 Celebration

9 December 2016
Welcome remarks by ADB President Takehiko Nakao at International Anticorruption Day on 9 December 2016 at ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines.

The Panama Papers

9 December 2016
The International Anticorruption Day 2016 celebration reiterates ADB's commitment to fight corruption and strengthening bank's development effectiveness. This year, ADB celebrated an individual whose courage to expose wrongdoings is driven by his service to the public: Gerard Ryle, who led the…

Substandard and Fake Medicines: Undermining Health Security in the Greater Mekong Subregion

5 December 2016
How do you know that the medicine you bought is not fake? Purchase with caution, especially if you are from the Greater Mekong Subregion. Douglas Ball presented on the global problem of substandard or falsified medicines, and how they undermine health systems and progress in health policies. He…

Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges

15 November 2016
ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to achieve universal health coverage, ensuring access by everyone to quality health services without financial hardship.

Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges

10 November 2016
Many developing countries experience numerous challenges in ensuring people's access to quality health services. ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the key policy issues surrounding ADB developing member countries' efforts to achieve universal health coverage. This short video highlights key moments on…

Universal Health Coverage: Myths and Challenges

10 November 2016
ADB's Soonman Kwon examines the current status, misunderstandings, and key policy issues and challenges for ADB's developing member countries to achieve universal health coverage, ensuring access by everyone to quality health services without financial hardship. This video covers the full session…

Publication - Monitoring Universal Health Coverage in the Western Pacific: Framework, Indicators, and Dashboard

10 November 2016
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have a clear focus on equity-focused monitoring and evaluation to ensure that no one is left behind. The United Nations member states have agreed on a range of indicators to track progress toward health for all in the SDGs. Universal health coverage is a…