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Conditional Cash Transfers in the Philippines

31 March 2016
ADB’s Karin Schelzig talked about the Pantawid Pamilya Conditional Cash Transfer program in this Insight Thursday session. She discussed how it benefits more than 4.5 million poor families, making it one of the region's largest social assistance programs. Ten years on, she delved into how it…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series: Moving Forward with Clean Energy

7 December 2015
This session of the Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series highlights how ADB assists countiries in implementing clean energy projects. Specifically, this webinar aimed to: Highlight energy development issues in Asia and the Pacific today with emphasis on clean energy; Identify developing member…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Proof in: Poverty Can End. What are We Waiting for?

18 June 2015
ADB’s Betty Wilkinson discussed results of six randomized control trials of ultrapoor programs, and its implications for ADB developing member countries. She outlined a comprehensive approach that can boost livelihood, income, and health for one billion people who still live in extreme poverty. The…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Rx: The Value of Communication in Health Projects

26 February 2015
ADB’s Second Urban Primary Health Care Project used communication and social mobilization for Bangladesh's urban poor to adopt home-based healthy behavior and seek services for infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS control, nutrition, and sanitation. Bangladesh Center for Communication Programs in this…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Photo Gallery: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation

31 May 2025
Photos from the Thematic Session 11: Climate Finance and Investment for Glacier Preservation and Adaptation

Keynote Speech

31 May 2025
This keynote speech discusses climate finance and investment strategies for glacier preservation and adaptation, emphasizing the urgent need for action to mitigate the impacts of glacier retreat on vulnerable communities.

Capital Market of Tajikistan and Sustainable Development: Financial Instruments for Glacier Conservation

31 May 2025
This presentation provides an overview of the advancement of Tajikistan's capital market and climate financing initiatives, with a particular focus on glacier conservation and sustainable development through thematic bonds.

Thematic Session 11 Consolidated Presentations

31 May 2025
This is the consolidated presentation from Thematic Session 11, which outlines climate finance focused on glacier preservation and adaptation strategies in Tajikistan, featuring key speakers and discussions on sustainable financing mechanisms.

Orlar: Scaling with Impact

14 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of Orlar's innovative approach to sustainable crop production in lowland areas with challenging climates, emphasizing technology-driven solutions and scalable farming models.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Transforming Policy and Investment Through Mainstreaming Rapid Approaches for Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the strategies for integrating natural capital assessment and accounting into policy and investment decisions to enhance environmental sustainability and economic development across various countries.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office