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ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Paul Romer

28 January 2015
In this session of the ADB Distinguished Speakers Series, Paul Romer gave a lecture on "Urbanization and Development: The Power of the Grid". He highlighted the critical role of urbanization in driving economic growth and catch-up, stipulating that urbanization leads to formal sector employment (…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Planning Energy Access from Space: Geospatial Modeling for Grid Expansion (Papua New Guinea)

22 July 2025
The presentation showcases how up-to-date satellite imagery and smart geospatial analytics can support better investment planning. By mapping buildings and roads around Wewak, Papua New Guinea, from space and applying local assumptions through techno-economic modelling, we identify where grid…

Measurement from Space: Wind Atlas and Site Selection for Wind Development in Armenia

22 July 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the development and assessment of a Wind Atlas for Armenia, detailing methodologies, simulations, and feasibility studies for potential wind power generation projects in collaboration with ADB.

Government e-Procurement System: Lessons Learned from TUNEPS

29 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the lessons learned from the TUNEPS e-Procurement system in Tunisia, highlighting critical success factors, technical considerations, and sustainable practices for effective e-Procurement implementation.

Way Forward: Strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation System for Reconstruction of Flood-Damaged Schools

20 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the strategic framework to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation system for reconstructing flood-damaged schools.
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department

Material Circularity Platform

12 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the importance of a just transition by integrating waste workers, recyclers, and the informal sector into the digital economy, ensuring economic empowerment together with a positive environmental impact.

Data Collection and Utilization Using Drone Spatial Information Technology

19 February 2025

Setting the Stage: The Role of Space Technology in Energy

13 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the European Space Agency, its missions, and programs in support of international development.

Space Solar: Powering a Sustainable Future

13 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the potential of space-based solar power as a sustainable energy solution to meet global energy demands and achieve Net Zero targets by 2050.

Digital Sector Roadmap for Pakistan 2025–2035: Digital Citizen and Digital Society

30 January 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the digital roadmap of Pakistan in achieving digitally empowered society.
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department