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Reviewing ADB’s Energy Policy to Meet the Paris Goal of 1.5 Degrees Celsius

5 May 2021
While climate disasters are plaguing the world, ADB has spent roughly US$10 billion on fossil fuels under its 2009 Energy Policy. Considering ADB’s historical responsibility to the climate, the current Energy Policy review provides the opportunity to significantly shift its role as an Asian…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Building Resilience of the Power System in the Low-Carbon Transition

28 April 2021
The third event of the Virtual Dialogues on Resilient Infrastructure for 2021 focused on energy infrastructure resilience. The webinar brought together experts and practitioners to discuss approaches and solutions to incorporate climate and disaster risk considerations into power systems planning…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Energy Sector Office

Digital Technologies and Quality Jobs – Lessons Learnt and New Horizons

23 April 2021
A new SDCC webinar series ​​​​​How can governments and other stakeholders address the urgent challenge of ensuring the COVID-19 recovery is jobs-rich and inclusive? How can accelerated digital transformation drive quality job creation and what are the skills needed for these new jobs? ADB’s…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Human and Social Development Sector Office

National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies

15 April 2021
Rapid advancements in technology necessitate continuous reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. Ms. Ayah Shashaa, Global Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Udacity for Government presented the findings from case studies in multiple countries on developing and…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2021 with Portugal

14 April 2021
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. In response to the COVID-…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia

8 April 2021
via Zoom The ADB study Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia explored the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on future job markets. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in extraordinary…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Education Sector Group Presentation: STEAM Turku

8 April 2021
STEAM Turku is a new education operating model administered by the City of Turku to increase the attractiveness of natural sciences and technology industries. It is a science and technology path that is combining basic and secondary level education and offers a direct route for students to …
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia: Insights from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam

8 April to 1 May 2021
ADB's study Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia explores the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on future job markets. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in extraordinary technological…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Malala Fund Webinar on Girls’ Education and Climate Change

30 March 2021
via Zoom The Gender TG hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Malala Fund, Education Sector Group, and Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Division to discuss a new report on how investment in girls’ education can lead to more effective climate action and greater climate resilience…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Education Innovations Supporting Teacher Training

21 March 2021
Since 2016, HundrED, an education non-profit from Finland has been researching impactful and scalable education innovations around the world. In this webinar, HundrED was able to discuss innovations that are trending in the teacher training sector, how these innovations are supporting teacher…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office