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ASEAN - ADBI: Webinar on Creative Economy for Sustainable Development: Potential, Challenges and Ways Forward

20 April 2021
Co-organized by ADBI and the ASEAN Secretariat, this webinar explored creative industries in developing Asia and the Pacific, their sustainable development potential, and the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing upon lessons and experiences from ASEAN countries. It also…
Organizer: ADBI

International Symposium on Mainstreaming Quality of Life in Evaluation of Transport and Spatial Planning

19 April 2021
Quality of life evaluation of transport infrastructure measures projects performance relative to its impact on individual happiness and social burden. Quality of life evaluation’s integrated approach could also boost transport infrastructure policymaking and the realization of the Sustainable…
Organizer: ADBI

National Upskilling through Education Technology: Global Findings from Case Studies

15 April 2021
Rapid advancements in technology necessitate continuous reskilling and upskilling of the workforce. Ms. Ayah Shashaa, Global Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Udacity for Government presented the findings from case studies in multiple countries on developing and…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

CWRD Brown Bag on Harnessing the Role of Technology in Promoting Safe Tourism in the CAREC Region

15 April 2021
On 15 April, Mr. Sanjay Saxena of Total Synergy Consulting discussed the potential of technology adoption in supporting post-COVID-19 tourism development in Central Asia. The seminar touched on promising technologies that foster safe, smart, and immersive tourism in the region, as well as…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department

Study Finding Webinar: Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia - Insights from Cambodia

8 April 2021
via Zoom The ADB study Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia explored the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on future job markets. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in extraordinary…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Education Sector Group Presentation: STEAM Turku

8 April 2021
STEAM Turku is a new education operating model administered by the City of Turku to increase the attractiveness of natural sciences and technology industries. It is a science and technology path that is combining basic and secondary level education and offers a direct route for students to …
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia: Insights from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam

8 April to 1 May 2021
ADB's study Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 Through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Southeast Asia explores the implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on future job markets. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has ushered in extraordinary technological…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

11th ADBI-OECD-ILO Roundtable on Labor Migration in Asia: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Building Back Better

7 to 8 April 2021
Labor migration trends are usually defined by economic and policy conditions in destination countries. However, the usual drivers of migration have been disrupted by pandemic-related travel restrictions and economic shutdowns, especially in developing countries. As a result, migrant labor…
Organizer: ADBI

Malala Fund Webinar on Girls’ Education and Climate Change

30 March 2021
via Zoom The Gender TG hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Malala Fund, Education Sector Group, and Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Division to discuss a new report on how investment in girls’ education can lead to more effective climate action and greater climate resilience…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Knowledge-Sharing Sessions for Mongolia: Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project

24 March to 28 April 2021
ADB is currently implementing the “Developing the Economic Cooperation Zone Project (L-3936),” which aims to operationalize Mongolia’s Zamyn-Uud free zone, and serve as a catalyst for diversifying Mongolia’s economy, integrating it into regional and global value chains, and increasing employment…
Organizer: East Asia Department