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ICT Use in Teaching and Learning

13 May 2016
Teach for the Philippines (TFP)’s co-founder and CEO Clarissa Delgado and her team presented TFP's good practices in ICT use that help improve the quality of teaching and learning in classrooms. Examples from Numancia Central Elementary School located in the province of Surigao del Norte,…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

The New Applications of Online Learning Management Systems

14 April 2016
The evolution of online learning in business and academic settings is rapidly diverging. In keeping up with this changing landscape, Dr. Phillip Ash discussed in this Insight Thursday session two new and practical ways to use online learning management systems: micro-learning and collaborative…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia

11 to 12 April 2016
This sub-regional conference on Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia aims to provide a forum for lateral learning, through the exchange of useful experiences and showcasing of good practices in providing inclusive solutions, with a focus on gender equity, to address the…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Online Learning: What's New and What Works

3 February 2016
This overview seminar, as part of Asian Development Bank's Know-How Learning Series, kicked-off the Knowledge Sharing and Services Center’s initiative to put in place a strategy to support the online learning goals of ADB’s Sector and Thematic Groups, as well as other communities interested in…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Legal Literacy for Women

1 January 2016 to 30 November 2020
This regional capacity development technical assistance (R-CDTA) is designed to address a plethora of issues affecting gender equality in the legal and related sectors and to plug significant gaps among institutions. It aims to strengthen the capacity of investigating, prosecuting, and decision…
Organizer: Office of the General Counsel

5th International Skills Forum: Current Priorities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training

1 to 2 December 2015
As countries in Asia seek to help their youth acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute productively and successfully to the demands of rapidly-changing economies, this event on 5th ADB International Skills Forum: Current Priorities in Technical and Vocational Education and Training…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Indian Cities in Aspirational Times

25 August 2015
GIZ Senior Advisor Aparna Daz presents the work done under the Inclusive Cities Partnership Program (ICCP) on various housing solution options for the urban poor. ICCP is a collaborative effort between the Government of India and GIZ India under a three-year cooperation, which started in November…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Proof in: Poverty Can End. What are We Waiting for?

18 June 2015
ADB’s Betty Wilkinson discussed results of six randomized control trials of ultrapoor programs, and its implications for ADB developing member countries. She outlined a comprehensive approach that can boost livelihood, income, and health for one billion people who still live in extreme poverty. The…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Forum on Promoting Remittances for Development Finance

18 to 19 March 2015
The economic implications and potential of remittances are broad and far-reaching. Remittances can be leveraged for growth and development, especially if countries can improve access to formal remittance channels and investments. To maximize their benefits, countries can enhance access to formal…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Elderly Care: A Challenge for Asia and ADB

19 February 2015
ADB’s Claude Bodart and Wendy Walker talked about Asia as the fastest aging region in the world, ways to address the demographic shift, the delivery and financing of long-term care, and the broad range of opportunities for ADB. The discussion aimed to find out if ADB is ready to support its…
Organizer: East Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department