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[VIDEO] A Bit of Salt, A Trace of Life: Gender Norms and The Impact of a Salt Iodization Program on Human Capital Formation of School Aged Children

17 November 2020
This paper examines the effects of a massive salt iodization program on human capital formation of schoolaged children in China. Exploiting province and time variation, we find a strong positive impact on cognition for girls and no effects for boys. For non-cognitive skills, we find the opposite…

[VIDEO] The Female Secondary Stipend and Assistance Program in Bangladesh: What did It Accomplish?

17 November 2020
The Government of Bangladesh introduced the Female Secondary Stipend and Assistance Program (FSSAP) in 1994 with the support of development partners, including the Asian Development Bank, to increase female secondary school enrollment and completion, as well as discourage early marriage. The…

[VIDEO] Closing Remarks

17 November 2020
Closing Session of KDIS-3ie-ADB-ADBI Conference on Impact Evaluation - Challenges and Promise for Human Capital Development in Asia

The Hidden Pandemic: Addressing the Differential Impacts of COVID-19 on Women, Men and Other Vulnerable Groups in Southeast Asia

10 November 2020
This presentation discusses the differential impact of COVID-19 upon women and other vulnerable groups, lessons learned from past experiences, and opportunities for future programming. Increased participation of women and vulnerable groups in COVID decison-making processes, access to information,…

ADB Business Opportunities (Education)

29 October 2020
This presentation gives an overview of ongoing and upcoming ADB business opportunities relevant to the education sector.

Meeting the Challenges of the New Normal (Bangladesh)

12 October 2020
Presentation of the representatives from Bangladesh on meeting the challenges of the new normal in education.

Meeting the Challenges of the New Normal (Cambodia)

12 October 2020
Presentation of the representatives from Cambodia on meeting the challenges of the new normal in education.

Meeting the Challenges of the New Normal (Kyrgyz Republic)

12 October 2020
Presentation of the representatives from Kyrgyz Republic on meeting the challenges of the new normal in education.

Meeting the Challenges of the New Normal (Lao PDR)

12 October 2020
Presentation of the representatives from Lao PDR on meeting the challenges of the new normal in education.

Meeting the Challenges of the New Normal (Viet Nam)

12 October 2020
Presentation of the representatives from Viet Nam on meeting the challenges of the new normal in education.