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Keeping an Eye on Asia

22 September 2016
ADB's Gil-Hong Kim opens the session with key takeaways from the Stockholm Water Week 2016. Ashok Bhargava, Yasmin Siddiqi, and Eri Honda, also from ADB, then share perspectives on why water security is essential for the Asia and Pacific region's sustainable growth. This video covers the full…

Keeping an Eye on Asia

22 September 2016
Water is a critical part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Asian Water Development Outlook is essentially a communication tool for ADB’s developing member countries, but also internally for the Bank and for other financiers from the Asia and Pacific region. This short video…

The National Health Insurance Big Data in Korea

20 September 2016
In South Korea, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) offers a platform that integrates all health related data from the country's four types of health insurance. The NHS's Big Data platform supports health research and provides health information that informs and strengthens health service…

Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund

19 September 2016
The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund is intended to build the resilience of seven countries: Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Philippines, and Myanmar. Aside from funding projects on early warning systems, flood protection, and urban planning, the Trust Fund also aims to…

ICT and ID Management in the Health Sector

19 September 2016
The use of ICT in the health sector significantly boosts delivery of health services and enables safer health care. ICT, along with unique identification numbers, helps track people and monitor their health throughout their life cycles. It facilitates the provision and enjoyment of a continuum of…

NHI and ICT in Korea

19 September 2016
Korea has been implementing a national ID system since the 1960s. This presentation shares how this system has evolved in the country. It also shares lessons in achieving universal health coverage.

Hydrogen in Energy Systems and Synergies with Transport

16 September 2016
Energy system transformation requires huge changes in the use of different energy vectors like heat, transport, and electricity. The use of hydrogen as an alternative source of energy can help decarbonize the energy system. Gas networks ensure efficient infrastructure use as they create low-carbon…

International Energy Agency Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology Roadmap

16 September 2016
Learn how hydrogen is used in the transport and buildings sector, and why it is important to prioritize low-carbon hydrogen pathways. This presentation features International Energy Agency’s Technology Roadmap Series, a rich source of techno-economic parameters from leading hydrogen researchers…

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Europe

16 September 2016
Fuel cells and hydrogen (FCH) are part of and are making a great contribution to Europe’s energy transition. The region believes that FCH are key technologies for decarbonizing the energy system. The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking was established as a strong public-private partnership…

Electric Mobility: Status, Success Stories, and Prospects

14 September 2016
A multi-government policy forum launched in 2010 with International Energy Agency as the coordinator, the Electric Vehicles Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the introduction and adoption of electric vehicles worldwide. Strong policy support is crucial for the uptake of electric vehicles on a…