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Health Financing Policy for Universal Health Coverage

25 to 28 June 2018
Asia-Pacific health experts will assess ongoing policy options in moving towards strategic purchasing, particularly on primary healthcare. As part of supporting the implementation of countries’ universal health coverage road maps, the WHO has been organizing workshops on health financing policy for…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

ADB-ADBI Forum on Governance and Institutions: Issues in State-Owned Enterprise Reforms and Corporate Governance

11 to 13 June 2018
Good governance and effective public management are essential for country and sector development. The message of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Asia 2050 report is clear—better governance is key to determining whether a developing member country (DMC) can accelerate development and inclusive…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office

European Central Bank’s Financial Stability Review

4 June 2018
European Central Bank’s (ECB) Paul Heibert presented ECB’s latest Financial Stability Review. He also discussed some recent methodological innovations that can improve understanding of the state of financial stability. His presentation was followed by a short roundtable discussion with ADB’s Adbdul…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

City Finances in Asia and the Pacific: Issues and Reform Options

28 May 2018
The current deficit in investment for financing Asia-Pacific infrastructure is estimated to be more than $1 trillion. Roy Bahl, Regents Professor of Economics emeritus at Georgia State University, presented the long-standing constraints and introduced pragmatic steps towards increased local…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Exploring Opportunities for Blockchain Technology in Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development

23 May 2018
Blockchain technology is slowly transforming how organizations conduct business. It helps establish and maintain a continuously growing record of transactions, called distributed ledgers, that can be linked and distributed among a network of participants. While blockchain is now used successfully…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

Seminar on Technology Operations and Risk Management

15 to 18 May 2018
In this era of advanced technologies, bank supervisors need to be equipped with knowledge and skills on information technology (IT) risks and its management. Recognizing the impact of IT risks on financial institutions, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Financial Regulators Training…
Organizer: Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Trade Division

Cyber Security and Safety – Enabling the Digital Environment for Sustainable Development

11 May 2018
What do we know about cyber security and safety? This learning event discussed that cyber security is not merely about technical issues and breaches, it is more about knowing your information, knowing your technology, and knowing your staff. Case studies helped illustrate that when it comes to…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

Health System Assessment Framework for Integrated Care

10 May 2018
There is a need to shift in the way health services are funded, managed and delivered. Thus, a health system should be integrated in a way that the services are coordinated around peoples’ needs, respecting their preferences, are of high quality, safe, effective, timely, affordable. In this webinar…

ADB's New Procurement Framework: What's the Latest?

26 April 2018
Jeff Taylor discussed the transition of ADB’s procurement approach from “one size fits all” to “fit for purpose” to save time and bring private sector and hi-tech solutions into more projects. The new policy is designed to deliver significant benefits and flexibility throughout the project…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Conference on Gender in Urban Governance and Transport

24 to 25 April 2018
The purpose of the Conference is to: Give participants concrete examples of tools and strategies that are being used in different settings to mainstream gender into urban governance and planning, and initiate thinking on what more could be done in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia Highlight the…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Gender Equality Division