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Solar Photovoltaic Pumping for Irrigation

2 October 2018
Bangladesh has been experiencing substantial economic growth and rapid urbanization. This comes with higher power demand. As water and energy are natural partners,the country has taken an integrated approach to water and energy management. This presentation discusses one of its projects -Solar…

Where to invest in the Indus Basin Irrigation System in Pakistan to improve land and water productivity? Insights from a hierarchical model

2 October 2018
Where to invest in the Indus Basin Irrigation System in Pakistan to improve land and water productivity? Insights from a hierarchical model

Variability of Field Scale Water Productivity in Different Crops on Policy

2 October 2018
Variability of Field Scale Water Productivity in Different Crops on Policy

Monitoring water productivity of investments in agriculture

2 October 2018
Monitoring water productivity of investments in agriculture

Climate Finance Accounting for Agriculture and Natural Resources (mostly adaptation)

20 September 2018
Agriculture and water sectors are likely to be the primary avenue of risk from climate change. This presentation discusses the methodology used by multilateral development banks for tracking adaptation finance, particularly in the agriculture and natural resources sector. It also details ADB's…

Driving Better Results from Public Services in New Zealand: Issues, Innovations, Prospects

13 September 2018
Learn about the impetus, objectives, and main elements of New Zealand’s public sector reform. This presentation discusses the results-based management approach as a crucial element in New Zealand’s reform efforts.

Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar

23 August 2018
Thailand has been a middle-income country for 40 years, while Myanmar has been a low-income country for 55 years. The presenter cites evidence that Thailand is in a middle-income trap and Myanmar is in a low-income trap, and suggests a safe migration policy between the two countries, focusing on…

(People’s Republic of) China’s Economic Outlook and the China-US Trade Disputes

22 August 2018
The People’s Republic of China saw steady economic momentum in the first half of 2018. Aware of potential uncertainties from domestic and international shocks, including the trade dispute with the US, the country has taken a proactive fiscal policy and measures to further open its market and…

Economic Outlook and Progress of Regional Cooperation and Integration in Asia and the Pacific

22 August 2018
The growth of developing Asian countries is expected to remain solid amid the continued robust growth in major advanced economies. Domestic demand will still be the main growth driver, as strong consumption will continue. Asia’s regional integration is deepening, and global financial market…

Australian Economic Outlook

22 August 2018
Australia is enjoying its 25th straight year of economic growth. Risks could arise from increasing housing prices and household debt, and weak growth in wages and household incomes. Investment remains subdued, and growth is more reliant on government spending and net exports.