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Education Sector Group Strategy Session and Retreat

13 to 14 January 2020
The major focus of the Education Sector Group (EdSG) 2020 Strategy Session and Retreat was the education strategic direction in the context of S2030 and how education can complement and enable synergy across all 7 operational priorities. Specific discussions were about the (i) nature of the…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

The Second WePOWER Partnership Forum

20 to 21 November 2019
ADB's South Asia Regional Department, in collaboration with the World Bank’s South Asia Energy and Social Development Units and Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), organized the Second Partnership Forum of the Women in Power Sector Professional Network in South Asia– WePOWER – to…
Organizer: South Asia Department

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

Combatting Urban Air Pollution Impacts on Maternal and Child Health in Asia: A Science and Policy Dialogue

29 to 30 October 2019
Air pollution results in 7 million premature deaths every year globally. Almost 99% of children under 5 years old in Asian lower-middle-income countries are exposed to levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding the WHO air quality guideline. According to UNICEF, almost 17 million…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development 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

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Isaac Ehrlich

2 August 2019
In this lecture entitled, "Human Capital and Economic Development", Professor Isaac 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 discussed the role…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

World Environment Day 2019: Opening Session – The Air That We Breathe

5 June 2019
World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UN Environment on 5 June and celebrated by ADB's Environment Thematic Group. This year's theme, "Beat Air Pollution", is aligned with the operational priorities of ADB’s Strategy 2030 including those aimed at making cities more livable and…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

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

39th IAIA Annual Conference Session - Without Health, There is Nothing: Health Impact Achievements in Asia

1 May 2019
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is seen as an important development policy and planning tool, as it aids decision-makers and other stakeholders in ensuring that development benefits are evenly shared across affected communities and that negative impacts do not disproportionately fall on the most…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department