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Case Study on Singapore’s SkillsFuture Movement

19 November 2019
Skills Future Singapore, led by Michael Fung, Deputy CEO, presented on Singapore’s efforts to upskill and reskill the workforce, and to develop a culture of lifelong learning (LLL), in face of technological disruptions and evolving industry needs.
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

3rd Asia Finance Forum: The Future of Inclusive Finance

4 to 7 November 2019
The Third Finance Forum envisioned the future of inclusive finance by discussing how new technologies like artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain, the rapid expansion of mobile payments and digital banking, are helping to bring financial services to unbanked communities. Under its…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

Book Launch: Infrastructure Financing in Asia

29 October 2019
Developing Asian countries need to invest more than 5% of their gross domestic product over the next decade to be able to meet the infrastructure needs of their fast-growing economies, according to Infrastructure Financing in Asia, a new book edited by ADB Vice-President for Knowledge Management…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Envisioning the Future: Fifth Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation

22 to 24 October 2019
One of ADB’s operational priorities in Strategy 2030 is strengthening governance and institutional capacity. It commits ADB to promoting effective, timely, and transparent delivery for better public service. Institutional strengthening efforts are critical to achieving desired outcomes, which…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

8th International Skills Forum: Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions

27 to 29 August 2019
In this age of disruption and automation, how do we remain responsive and relevant in the world of work? Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are seen as major threats to jobs that require routine tasks. There are also growing concerns about rising inequalities and how technology…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Maker-Based Education

21 August 2019
Zoe Tate, co-founder of Me.reka Makerspace, shared her experiences on delivering innovative maker-based education in Malaysian schools and communities. She presented her research on how ADB can support maker-based initiatives in developing member countries--from project design and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Southeast Asia Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation in Cambodia

30 July to 1 August 2019
The Southeast Asia Regional Forum on Successful Project Design and Implementation was a gathering of more than 100 key officials and project implementers from seven developing member countries. Representatives from the governments of Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand,…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Workshop on AML/CFT and Trade Finance

26 to 28 June 2019
This three-day workshop gathered 40 representatives from 28 local commercial and international banks and government institutions from 11 countries in the Pacific region. Experts from ADB’s Trade Finance Program (TFP) updated participants on anti-money laundering (AML) and trade-based money…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade

17 June 2019
This seminar guided the participants through the typical trade and supply chain finance cycle, identifying the correct trade product for different stages and situations and how to apply them for best results and development impact. The seminar was case study-driven and focused on the correct…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

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