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ICT Challenges and Opportunities for Social Protection Delivery in Nepal

19 September 2016
In Nepal, several obstacles hinder investments on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for social protection. Data, for one, is still scare. Moreover, IT personal and expertise are also still at a weak level. To overcome these obstacles, capacity-training is needed at the country-level.…

ICT Challenges and Opportunities for Social Protection Delivery in Indonesia

19 September 2016
Indonesia has been using a unique electronic identification system since 2012. Each citizen has a unique identifaction number. This number is used by the government to track its citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents for the purposes of work, taxation, pension, health care,…

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…

Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe

16 September 2016
Find out why fuel cell (FC) buses are the most flexible zero-emission transport option. Shifting public awareness towards sustainability and eco-friendliness requires new sustainable transport solutions. Investing in FC buses bears significant benefits politically, environmentally, operationally,…

Green Logistics and Freight Transport

16 September 2016
Learn about the concept of green logistics and the importance of making it sustainable. Green logistics reduce climate change, improve energy security, lower transportation fuel costs, and improve roadway safety, among other benefits.

Developing a Green Freight Strategy - First Steps

16 September 2016
Learn how to achieve green freight in Asia. Development of a green freight strategy requires measuring and reporting environmental impacts of freight transport and setting targets to reduce these impacts.

Green Freight Strategy: Experiences of ADB Green Freight Project

16 September 2016
Learn about ADB’s experiences on green freight projects. This presentation features green freight projects implemented by ADB and the Ministry of Transport in Laos, Thailand, and Viet Nam from 2016 to 2016, with the objective of fostering low-carbon sustainable freight transport. It shares project…

Road Safety in Bangladesh

14 September 2016
Implemented by the Center for Injury Prevention and Research in Bangladesh, the Safe Crossings program aims to create a low speed zone, provide road safety education, and gain commitment from local communities. This presentation also offers some road safety suggestions to policymakers.