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Labor Market Demand Driven Skill Development

28 August 2019
By using Big Data technologies and analytics for millions of online employer ads, real-time labor market information can help to achieve a more complete understanding of labor and skill demand on a national or regional basis.

Multilevel Water Governance: Lessons Learned from Thailand

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed Thailand's experience and lessons learned from mainstreaming water security strategy into the country's National Water Strategy using the Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) framework, water productivity and water governance.

Building Public Support for Government Development Initiatives (Part 1): Case Study from the Republic of Korea

27 August 2019
Engaging with stakeholders and building consensus for government policy, programs or projects is a critical role for government communicators. This session looks back to the 1980s to examine the Republic of Korea’s communication and media strategy to win support for its transition from a planned to…

Human Capital and Economic Development - The Far Reaching Role of Human Capital in the Economy

2 August 2019
In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Issac Ehrlich discussed the critical role of human capital in determining the demand for life, which has two dimensions: the quality of life, and the quantity of life, also known as longevity. He also analyzed the role of…

PHOTO GALLERY - ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Isaac Ehrlich

2 August 2019
Selected photos taken during the ADB Distinguished Speakers lecture by Professor Isaac Ehrlich held at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, The Philippines on August 2, 2019.

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA): A Pro-active Approach to Avoid Reactive Mitigation

18 July 2019
Relevance of SEA in mainstreaming environment ito development planning and decision making.

Implementation of Wildlife Mitigation Measures: Governance Challenges

17 July 2019
Highlights the importance of coordination with national agencies in implementing transport projects

Moral Hazard of Renewable Energy Economic Incentives: A Private Sector Perspective

18 June 2019
Investors need certainty. Yet, government incentives are public policy-based goods. Public policy is not law and can change at any moment. Change in government, change in strategy, change in budget all influence public policy. Acknowledging possible public policy change upfront is a necessary part…

ADB's Office of Anticorruption and Integrity: Outreach Initiatives

11 June 2019
This brochure outlines the outreach initiatives of ADB's Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, made through the regional technical assistance (RETAs) administered from 2009 to May 2019.

Confidentiality and Data Safeguarding

3 June 2019
Slides on Confidentiality and Data Safeguarding presented last 3 June 2019 during the Tax Avoidance and Evasion Workshop in Nadi, Fiji