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7th Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Conference (Virtual e-Government Procurement Conference 2021)

17 to 19 November 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized the 7th Annual Conference of the Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network (APPeN) on 17–19 November 2021 through a virtual platform. This year’s conference focused on Disruptive Technology Strategies for Strengthening e-GP during the Post-…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar Francis Fukuyama on Next Steps for Public Policy and Digital Development in Asia

16 November 2021
This ADBI Featured Speaker Webinar presented renowned political scientist Francis Fukuyama of Stanford University, who discussed the political and public policy calculus for advancing inclusive and sustainable digital development in Asia after the COVID-19 crisis. Hosted by ADBI Dean Tetsushi…
Organizer: ADBI

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Phase 2 Consultations

15 November 2021 to 31 March 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is conducting a comprehensive review and update of the 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS). Stakeholder engagement will be guided by a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP). The SPS review and update will be done in three phases. Phase 1 was completed after reaching…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Conference on Creative Economy 2030: Imagining and Delivering a Robust, Inclusive, and Sustainable Recovery

8 to 10 November 2021
Before the COVID-19 crisis, the creative economy, broadly encompassing knowledge-based economic activities underpinning the creative and cultural sectors and bridging art, culture, technology, and business, was on pace to account for 10% of global GDP by 2030. In recognition of its economic and…
Organizer: ADBI

Virtual Conference on Boosting Decent Work in Asia for an Inclusive Recovery

27 to 28 October 2021
Day 1: 13:00-15:30 Tokyo time Day 2: 13:00-15:40 Tokyo time The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to unprecedented employment losses, disproportionately affecting youth, women, migrant, and informal workers. Pandemic responses in many developing Asian economies have included massive cash transfer…
Organizer: ADBI

2021 ADB Governance Forum: Governance Pathways Toward Building A Post-Pandemic Resilient Economy

25 to 26 October 2021
SDTC-GOV is organizing the 2021 ADB Governance Forum, with the theme "Governance pathways toward building a post-pandemic resilient economy", on 25 to 26 October 2021. The event will have multiple sessions to discuss the four governance thematic areas, which are aligned with ADB’s Strategy 2030…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

Book Launch: Demographic Transition and Its Impacts in Asia and Europe

19 October 2021
This webinar highlighted key takeaways from the new ADBI Press book Demographic Transition and Its Impacts in Asia and Europe, as discussed by a panel of contributors to the book. The focuses included the sectoral and social effects of the regions’ accelerating population aging and approaches for…
Organizer: ADBI

ADBI-University of Cambridge Online Course on Fintech & Regulatory Innovation

30 September to 25 December 2021
Rapid advancements in financial technology, or fintech, are opening the door to greater financial inclusion and sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific. However, the growing knowledge gap between innovators and regulators regarding fintech and business models that apply it threatens to…
Organizer: ADBI

Conference on Improving the Quality of Basic Education in Southeast Asia

15 to 17 September 2021
Southeast Asia is home to varying degrees of autonomy in education service delivery. Countries in the region also vary in their public investment in education, education policy development, and community involvement in education. Improving the quality of basic education to ensure students acquire…
Organizer: ADBI

ADBI Annual Forum on Expanding Women’s Participation in the Asian Economy: Securing Livelihoods for an Inclusive Recovery

25 August 2021
A growing body of evidence indicates that women have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and greater policy action is needed to address their economic recovery needs in areas like small business aid, job creation and protection, access to finance, technology, and skills…
Organizer: ADBI