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Business Opportunities Seminar for Civil Society Organizations

11 July 2024
Over 200 individuals from civil society groups participated in the Business Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) webinars on 11 July. Organized by Climate Change and Sustainable Development's (CCSD) NGO and Civil Society Center, the sessions sought to enhance CSOs' capacity to…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Accelerating Investments for Plastic Circularity

26 to 27 June 2024
The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), hosted a regional capacity building workshop: Accelerating Investments for Plastics Circularity, 26-27 June 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia. The workshop aimed to provide insights and strategies to…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Asia and the Pacific Futures Dialogue

12 to 13 June 2024
THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT. The Asian Development Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Luxembourg and the University of Luxembourg conducted the Asia Pacific Futures Dialogue on 12 to 13 June 2024 in Luxembourg. This event aims to understand the developments and challenges in the…
Organizer: European Representative Office, Finance Sector Office

ADB Business Opportunity Seminar in Pakistan 2024

3 June 2024
ADB, the World Bank, and Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), on 3 June, presented procurement policies and best practices at a Joint Business Opportunity Seminar held in Islamabad by the Contractors Association of Pakistan and the Association of Consulting Engineers Pakistan in collaboration with the…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar 2024

22 to 24 May 2024
Location: Nadi, Fiji (Crowne Plaza Hotel) The Pacific Infrastructure Business Opportunities Seminar is for international, regional, and local contractors and consultants interested in contributing to the infrastructure development activities in the Pacific. Hosted by the Government of Fiji and the…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Financial Management in ADB Sovereign Operations e-Learning Course

7 May 2024
Available online An online course on the fundamentals of financial management (FM) in ADB-financed projects for staff and officers of implementing and executing agencies. Participants can choose from any of the four learning journeys and take only the modules they need. This course can be taken at…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Nothing About Us Without Us: Asian Youth's Call for Inclusive and Intersectional Approach to Climate Action

5 May 2024
The session was unique as, in the words of the moderator, “it is not only youth-centered but also youth-led and will talk about the youth’s lived experiences and our challenges, rather than listening to others.” The event started with each youth panelist introducing themselves, their work, and the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Navigating Interconnected Challenges: Climate, Conflict, and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific

4 May 2024
This session discussed the complex interplay between climate change, conflict, crisis, and social development in the Asia and Pacific region, with a focus on the vulnerabilities faced by women and other marginalized populations, including LGBTI communities. In his opening remarks, Benjamin Graham…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Meeting between Civil Society Organizations and ADB Senior Management

3 May 2024
ADB senior Management, led by the ADB President, met with representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) and discussed development priorities and concerns raised by CSOs, including environmental and social safeguards and engagement with civil society. In his opening remarks, President…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Just Energy Transition: Asserting Rights, Remedial Action, and Redress

3 May 2024
The session presented the perspectives from communities on how ecosystems may be affected by low-carbon, cross-border energy plans and projects financed by the ADB. NGO Forum on ADB recommended alternative just energy transition models that prioritize the rights and concerns of the diverse peoples…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department