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Localizing Global Agendas: Introductory Statement

27 September 2016
Asia has seen remarkable growth in the last four decades though at the expense of inequality and environmental degradation. Lal Shanker Ghimire from the National Planning Commission of Nepal pointed out the need for Asia to move into a development model that considers economic, social, and…

Localizing Global Agendas: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development including Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Action

27 September 2016
This presentation examines global climate pacts like the Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. It looks at climate change and disaster risk reduction in the context of the sustainable development goals. Lastly, it underscores the importance of an integrated…

Application of Web-based Data Mining in Road Networking Evaluation in the People's Republic of China

23 September 2016
Zilong Wang, East Asia Department intern from Rutgers University, shares insights on the use of web-based data mining in road network evaluation in China. He presents overview of the provincial road network in China and shares the effect of local road network in intercity transport.

Manggahan Floodway: In-City Resettlement for Informal Settler Families

22 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the resettlement project for informal settlers in Manggahan Floodway, Philippines.

APOAMF Experience in Community Organizing and Engagement with Government Agencies

22 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview on the progress and current status for the APOAMF People's Plan Housing Project.

Livelihood Restoration

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the challenges and opportunities in livelihood restoration.

Involuntary Resettlement in Rural and Peri-urban Areas – The AfDB Experience In Selected African Countries

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the AfDB policy for involuntary resettlement in rural and peri-urban areas.

Managing Social Safeguards in Urban Setting – Case Study Dhaka City

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the implementation of safeguard policies in urban setting.

Social Safeguards Management Issues and Challenges in Urban Sector: South Asian Perspective

21 September 2016
This presentation gives an overview of the effectiveness of the safeguard policies in urban sector.

Transformational Leadership for Sustainable Development - Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series

20 September 2016
Marcus Weston shares why new competencies of emotional intelligence, problem solving and critical thinking are crucial for developing the world at work.