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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

Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector

12 February 2015
This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Reducing Extreme Poverty: Building Climate Resilience through Graduation Programmes

9 July 2025
BRAC's presentation outlined their Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) programme that addresses extreme poverty through the "ABCs" approach: Assets (productive investments), Basic needs (consumption support), and Coaching (intensive mentorship). The programme has evolved since 2002 to integrate climate…

Closing the Loop, Closing the Gap: Gender Equality in the Circular Economy and Green Jobs for Resilience

18 June 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the vital role of women in advancing sustainability and resilience in climate change through their involvement in the circular economy.

Empowering the Backbone of Circularity: Strengthening Support for Informal Waste Workers

18 June 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the critical role of informal waste workers in the circular economy.

Plastic Credits and Auditing: Promoting Transparency and Accountability in the Circular Economy

18 June 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the critical role of plastic credits and auditing in promoting transparency and accountability within the circular economy.

Enabling Conditions: Aligning Circular Economy Strategies with Sustainable Development Goals

18 June 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the critical intersection of circular economy strategies and sustainable development goals, particularly in the context of air quality management in Asia's megacities.

Applying Circular Economy Approaches for Responsible Consumption and Production

18 June 2025
This presentation gives an overview of critical role of the Circular Economy in promoting responsible consumption and production.