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Climate change, REDD+ and indigenous (women) perspective

20 November 2020
This presentation discussed indigenous peoples role in REDD+ and the importance of Cancun Safeguards

Work Continued during the Pandemic: Kaligandaki Transmission Line Corridor Project

12 November 2020
This presentation shares the project team's expereince in maintaining the momentum on project implementation amidst a pandemic.

Draft Guidance Note on Safeguards Implementation during the COVID-19 Pandemic

12 November 2020
ADB is drafting a guidance note on how to implement safeguards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the proposed guidelines in this presentation.

How Can Governments Identify and Reach the Poor in the Wake of COVID-19

10 November 2020
The presentation talks about some options and guiding priniciples in casting social safety net programs for governments, to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19. It compares a range of programs available for policymakers in terms of risks and challenges, relative strengths and weaknesses, and…

The Hidden Pandemic: Addressing the Differential Impacts of COVID-19 on Women, Men and Other Vulnerable Groups in Southeast Asia

10 November 2020
This presentation discusses the differential impact of COVID-19 upon women and other vulnerable groups, lessons learned from past experiences, and opportunities for future programming. Increased participation of women and vulnerable groups in COVID decison-making processes, access to information,…

COVID-19 Impact on Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Developing Asia

9 November 2020
This presentation provides the results of a survey on the impact of COVID-19 to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in selected Asian countries. MSMEs continue to experience challenges in sustaining working capital requirements as well as in provisioning for loan and tax repayments…

COVID-19, Technology and Jobs: Impact on Labor Markets in Cambodia and the Philippine

9 November 2020
This presentation highlights key insights from employment and poverty impact assessment done for Cambodia and the Philippines. Labor markets in these countries are characterized by high informality, vulnerable, and irregular employment with limited social protection coverage. Significant impact has…

Government Response to Impact on Labor in Indonesia

9 November 2020
This presentation looks at government fiscal response programs in Indonesia aimed at protecting labor and incomes of workers. A Job Creation Act was recently passed by Parliament to lower the cost of labor market and increase foreign investments.

ADB Business Opportunities (Energy)

29 October 2020
This presentation gives an overview of ongoing and upcoming ADB business opportunities relevant to the energy sector.

ADB Business Opportunities (Energy)

22 October 2020
This presentation gives an overview of ongoing and upcoming ADB business opportunities relevant to the energy sector.