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Book Launch: COVID-19 and Potential for Economic Recovery in the CAREC Region

11 April 2022
This webinar highlighted key takeaways from the new Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) - Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute book COVID-19 and Potential for Economic Recovery in the CAREC Region, to be discussed by the coeditors of the book. The event focused on the…
Organizer: ADBI, Central and West Asia Department

Digital Health Credentials in Building Trust at Population Scale -COVID-19 and Beyond

30 March 2022
Digital COVID-Credentials has proven to be an effective tool for countries to restart mobility for work and travel. Such credentials have aided policymakers in negating the risk of COVID- 19 spread, by virtue of clearly ascertaining the vaccination or testing status, in a fast and automated way…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, South Asia Department

Virtual Workshop on Low-Carbon Cooling

23 to 25 March 2022
The promotion of energy-efficient, climate-friendly technology is critical to meeting developing Asia’s rapidly increasing demand for cooling while advancing net-zero carbon targets, climate change mitigation under the Paris Agreement, and the Sustainable Development Goals. However, such…
Organizer: ADBI

World Water Day 2022: Digitalizing Water: The Visible and Invisible

22 March 2022
On World Water Day, 22 March 2022, ADB hosted a webinar on “Digitalizing Water: The Visible and Invisible.” In line with the global day’s groundwater theme, the event focused on digital tools and how technology can help manage both groundwater and surface water. Moderated by ADB Water Chief…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Assessing the Promise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites in Accelerating Rural Connectivity and Closing the Digital Divide

17 March 2022
High-level policymakers and experts discussed and explored the exciting potential of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in expanding broadband access, encouraging investment in new broadband technologies, and bringing more users online, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

ADB's Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS 2022): Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia’s Recovery

16 to 17 March 2022
Highlights The pandemic has had a deep and profound impact throughout Southeast Asia. Many of the region’s hard-won gains in reducing poverty, creating jobs, and enhancing health and well-being have been reversed, with the poor and vulnerable particularly hard-hit. While countries continue to…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Helping Sri Lanka Go Green: Lessons from Denmark’s Green Transition

9 March 2022
This webinar was organized by the State of Green Denmark and ADB's European Representative Office to learn how Sri Lanka is going green. Insights from the project were presented by Danish company Vestas Wind Systems A/S, a global player for sustainable energy solutions, and by ADB Sri Lanka…
Organizer: European Representative Office

Making Big Data Work for Economic Assessment

8 March 2022
Big data offers unprecedented advantages for monitoring economic trends in real-time and assessing the socioeconomic impact of major events. The webinar explored different types of innovative data sources and tools, and discuss how Asian economies can improve accessibility, capacity, and…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Training on Successful Implementation of a Digital Financial Services for Health Project: Practical Considerations

1 March 2022
Digital financial services (DFS) are financial transactions, including banking, insurance, and payment services that can be accessed via digital channels. ADB DMCs can make significant progress in applying DFS to health programs, supporting progress to universal health coverage. This training…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

RCI Innovations Seminar Series: Green Ports, Shipping, and Maritime Decarbonization

24 February 2022
ADB recently commissioned a technical study on existing environmental standards and their implementation at selected regional seaports in Southeast Asia. The study covered a total of 13 seaports across three countries, Thailand, Indonesia, and Viet Nam, and examined the existing environmental…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department