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Information and Communication Technology for Prosperity

1 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for prosperity can ensure access to affordable and clean energy; promote decent work and economic growth; advance industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and reduce inequalities. The challenges of the 21st century are daunting even as the agenda of…

Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality, Equity, and Efficiency

28 October 2016
While most research programs on digital learning for development are aligned with global education agendas, various gaps still exist. Addressing these gaps is the key for digital learning development research to fulfill the pivotal role of enhancing equity and quality and improving efficiency.

Innovation for Development (For Government, Healthcare, Education, and Nonprofit Organizations)

26 October 2016
This presentation gives an overview of cloud computing, particularly how it can help users such as government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations boost their efficiency. It also features case studies where Amazon's web services have helped improve the pace of…

Understanding Education Entertainment in Development

12 October 2016
Entertainment education, also called edutainment or enter-educate, is the use of entertainment genres to communicate development messages. Edutainment approaches are effective because social messages are set in more practical, day-to-day situations from which audiences can find meaning for everyday…

Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project, Sri Lanka

12 October 2016
Asian Development Bank’s Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project in Sri Lanka used the forum theater concept to conduct 30 street dramas in the capital city of Colombo. Street drama was used because of its potential to mirror people’s daily lives particularly on hygiene practices, use of…

Using Entertainment Education for Projects

12 October 2016
Edutainment or the use of entertainment genres to communicate development messages can help change behavior and shift mindsets about development issues. This report shares examples of what makes edutainment work, and imparts lessons on using edutainment approaches.

Conference Report - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy

1 October 2016
Experts in this report shares insights about what works and what does not in the digital ecosystem for expanding innovative financial inclusion solutions to meet development objectives. This document also discusses the role of multilateral development banks in supporting the development of digital…

Leveraging Information and Communication Technology for Development

1 October 2016
“ICT for Development” leverages information and communication technology to propel economic and social progress in developing countries. ICT has already transformed the financial services, media, retail, and telecommunications sectors. Through the globalization it simultaneously feeds on and…

Catalysts for Financial Inclusion: Remittance and Digital Finance

28 September 2016
An animated, fact driven discussion on remittances was held in one of this event’s breakout sessions. Asian Development Bank Senior Investment Specialist Sabine Spohn hosted the panel that featured KlickEx Executive Chairman Robert Bell, DMA Asia Pacific Director Jonathan Capal, and Commission on…

Udemy

21 September 2016
Udemy is a global marketplace for online learning and teaching where students are mastering new skills and achieving their goals by learning from an extensive library of over 45,000 courses taught by expert instructors. Udemy works with global partners to accelerate online education.