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Overview of Fiji's Climate Change Challenges and Responses

7 October 2019
Shivanal Kumar first talked about climate science and climate change impacts in Fiji, with emphasis on Tropical Cyclone Winston and the relocation of Vunidogoloa. He then shared Fiji's climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, including its policies, plans and frameworks as well as its governance…

Climate Justice and Disasters - A Focus on the Pacific

7 October 2019
Prof. Rosemary Lyster discussed about climate disasters, the various climate justice approaches and key issues, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and loss and damage in the Asia Pacific.

Climate Change Updates: Paris Agreement, Rulebook, and Recent Developments

7 October 2019
Maria Cecilia T. Sicangco discussed the 2015 Paris Agreement and the events that transpired after it was signed, such as the September 2019 UN Climate Summit. She also talked about transboundary climate litigation, particularly how it affects the citizens of developing countries.

Private Involvement in the Infrastructure Building of BRI

6 September 2019
This presentation discusses the Belt Road Initiative and identifies the roles of different stakeholders involved.

Resilience Networks: Gender, Open Data, and Geospatial Technologies

3 September 2019
This presentation discusses new technologies, particularly those related to mapping, that help drive better development interventions.

Investing in Women’s Capabilities Women in STEM Workforce Readiness and Development Programme

3 September 2019
How can we design digital technology interventions to prevent potentially negative impacts such as women’s job replacements? In this presentation, the International Labour Organzation shares its own experience on workforce readiness in the age of digital disruptions.

Using Open Knowledge to Improve Development Outcomes

29 August 2019
Many developing countries face gaps between their current reality and preferred future. Access to development knowledge is critical to overcome the gap and improve the lives of their people. In this session, Young Uck Kang explains how the solutions to many development challenges are available to…

Contributing to Development Asia

29 August 2019
Development Asia is the ADB’s knowledge collaboration platform for sharing development experience and expertise, best practice, and technology relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals. In this session, participants will learn how their governments can share their own development experiences,…

Future-Proofing for a New Era

29 August 2019
Mano Amiga, which translates to Helping Hand, is an affordable K to 12 school with international standards. By providing scholarships and sustainable livelihood, we empower low-income families to break out of poverty.

Assessment Systems That Promote Skills Development

29 August 2019
Check out the key characteristics of student assessment that support skills development based on the experience of the Republic of Korea.