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Building Capacity for Conserving and Managing Natural Capital during the Planning and Implementation of Transportation Projects in South Asia

15 to 19 July 2019
Global infrastructure investment is accelerating dramatically. For transport infrastructure alone, 25 million kilometers of roads will be added by 2050 – with 90% in developing countries – including many regions that sustain exceptional biodiversity. The Sustainable Development Goals call for…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Asia Pacific Training Event on Handling Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) Cases

17 to 21 June 2019
The training event aimed to develop both knowledge and practical experience in relation to resolving tax treaty related disputes under the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP). This training event explored the MAP process from the beginning (submission of the MAP request and review of the eligibility…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Tax Avoidance and Evasion

3 to 7 June 2019
Tax avoidance and evasion have been threatening Government revenues with fewer resources for infrastructure and services, such as education and health, lowering standards of living. As a result a number of initiatives to tackle tax avoidance and evasion have been undertaken that benefit both…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Regional STEM Symposium 2019

27 to 30 May 2019
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education increases science literacy and produces innovative learners. Through the Regional STEM Symposium 2019, a 4-day gathering of educators and education officials, attendees will be able to present current perspectives on the…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Internal Auditing Youth Summit 2019

4 May 2019
In celebration of Internal Audit Awareness Month, the Institute of Internal Auditors Student Chapter – FEU in partnership with Institute of Internal Auditors – Philippines held the Internal Auditing Youth Summit 2019, an annual convention organized for 3rd to 5th year and fresh graduates of…
Organizer: Office of the Auditor General

Agile Governance in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

12 April 2019
Innovation is said to promote productivity. Organizations, therefore, need to look into those factors that bring in innovation to remain relevant and become agile. The World Economic Forum and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized a roundtable discussion on Agile Governance in the Fourth…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Workshop on Tech Start-Ups Support Program in Asia

9 to 12 April 2019
Technological developments are opening vast opportunities for people to connect, trade, and access services that are currently not available. Technological change drives economic growth and improves standards of living. However, there are also concerns that many jobs are at risk because of the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Second South Pacific International Arbitration Conference: Enhancing the Rule of Law & Increasing Business Confidence in a Globalized Economy

25 to 26 March 2019
To raise awareness and discuss the positive development impact of international arbitration reform in the South Pacific, the Government of Papua New Guinea, in conjunction with ADB, UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific and other development partners and arbitral institutions, hosted…
Organizer: Office of the General Counsel

9th ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia: Innovative Approaches for the Effective Management of Labor Migration in Asia

24 to 25 January 2019
In this roundtable, representatives from ADB Institute (ADBI), Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and International Labour Organization (ILO) discussed management approaches on labor migration in Asia, as well as migration trends and policies in the region.
Organizer: ADBI

iaTech 2018: Embracing Digital Technology in Internal Audit

22 to 23 November 2018
The iaTech 2018 conference aimed to promote learning and sharing of digital technology in internal audit for public sector internal auditors. The conference served as a platform for auditors helping and learning from auditors. It was also a networking opportunity for the members from 85 countries…
Organizer: Office of the Auditor General