Displaying 2871 - 2880 of 2933

Spatial Information Science and Technology for Energy Planning

9 October 2015
This presentation discusses the components of Spatial Information Science and Technology. It explains the planning process in establishing a typical energy database that will support the Indonesian Center of Excellence. It shows how to build a database for mapping energy source and use, and conduct…

Possible Contribution to the Center of Excellence Strategy of University of Tokyo's Center for Spatial Information Science

8 October 2015
This presentation features the collaboration between University of Tokyo’s Center for Spatial Information Science (CSIS) and Asian Development Bank. The technologies developed by CSIS for the energy sector, particularly geospatial information and technologies, are examined in detail.

Clean Energy Center of Excellence

8 October 2015
This presentation examines the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative, along with the framework and mechanism for energy technology transfer. The acceleration of new and renewable energy in Indonesia is highlighted. It also discusses Indonesia’s Bali Clean Energy Development Framework and the…

Waste-to-Fuel Technology: Turning Problems into Sustainable Solutions

21 September 2015
This presentation is an overview of the three-day training on waste-to-fuel technology. Lloyd Wright, Asian Development Bank's Senior Transport Specialist, gave the welcome remarks and delivered the presentation on the first day to set the context of the training.

How to Use Technology to Understand Human Mobility in Cities?

17 September 2015
This presentation was delivered by Stefan Seer of the Austrian Institute of Technology. It centers on the analysis of human behavior and how this influences mobility and transport infrastructure. Current technologies such as the Internet, GPS, and mobile devices enable greater and accurate data…

Use of Satellite Technologies to Assess Urban Infrastructure: Case Studies from Four ADB Developing Member Countries

17 September 2015
This presentation focuses on the use of satellite and GIS technologies for transport infrastructure applications, including the benefits of such systems. It also shares the experience of Asian Development Bank (ADB) in using technology to assess urban infrastructure, particularly in four ADB…

Asia Pacific Regional Open Government Partnership Meeting Summary

7 September 2015
In the context of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit that took place in Mexico in October 2015, the Asia Pacific Regional OGP meeting took place in Manila a month before on 7-8 September 2015. This report summarizes the meeting that was sponsored by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and…

Building Spaces for Stakeholder Communication in Private Sector Projects

18 August 2015
Early, in-depth, and genuine consultations with stakeholders and project-affected people are crucial to project planning and delivery. Stakeholder communication strategies need to be regarded as integral component of project plans and signed off at the highest level of government.

Energy Management Solutions: Pursuing Energy Efficiency

27 July 2015
The expansion of renewable energy brings a paradigm shift in the electricity system. Creating social values of energy management through the use of ICT brings both comfortable and energy-friendly life, which optimizes energy supply with the integration of visualization, prediction, and control…

The Role of Communication in Governance and Reform

30 June 2015
Major tax reforms were implemented in Maldives from 2010 to 2011. Anticipating public and private stakeholder resistance to paying new taxes, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority implemented a communication and awareness raising campaign to educate and convince the public about the necessity of…