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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

Week 3 of DigitalxADB

25 to 29 October 2021
Agile and innovative start-ups have accelerated the digitalization of society, economy, and institutions, contributing to sustainable development outcomes across Asia and the Pacific. Digital technologies enable governments to fundamentally transform the way they operate and deliver services to…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Week 2 of DigitalxADB

18 to 21 October 2021
Accelerating the continuous digital transformation of ADB is key for driving change in how we work. Innovation, risk taking, and new ways of working are essential for thriving in our increasingly digital world. This Week features the digital journeys of ADB and similar institutions, showcases the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

DigitalxADB: Driving Digital Development Across Asia and the Pacific 2021

11 to 29 October 2021
Digital technologies are today’s most powerful drivers of change. DigitalxADB aims to raise awareness and build broad consensus within ADB to continue focusing on the digital opportunities that lie ahead in a world reshaped by COVID-19. This event is designed to help ADB’s people and partners learn…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

Week 1 of DigitalxADB

11 to 14 October 2021
Digital infrastructure underpins our modern economy, workplace, government, and society. As the rest of the world becomes more digitally dependent, expanding digital infrastructure in developing members is critical in achieving inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery. This Week session…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Information Technology Department, Private Sector Operations Department

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

Leveraging Insurance for Resilient Infrastructure

9 September 2021
Insurance can play an important role in influencing behavior, lowering the economic impact from disaster events, and unlocking private sector financing for sustainable infrastructure investments and more effective disaster response and reconstruction. This interactive session brought together…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Finance Sector Office

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

9th International Skills Forum: Reimagining Education and Skills Development for a New Normal

23 to 27 August 2021
The International Skills Forum is ADB’s flagship event in education that is held every two years. In 2021, the 9th International Skills Forum highlighted approaches to: Improving learning for all at scale; Preparing learners with better employability and 21st-century skills; and Forging smart…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

The Women's Finance Exchange: Banking the Female Economy

12 August 2021
via Zoom The Women’s Finance Exchange (WFX) is a new ADB initiative to support financial institutions and their women borrowers through innovative tech-enabled solutions, digital support, and capacity building. Despite global efforts to expand access to finance, women and women’s businesses face…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department