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Online Workshop: Utilizing Private Sector Involvement at the Local Level Through Public–Private Partnerships to Enhance the Delivery of Sustainable Water and Sanitation Services in Asia

25 March 2024
The public–private partnership (PPP) model, used by governments around the world, brings together public and private parties for the development and operation of various categories of infrastructure and stands out as a potential tool for addressing the infrastructure gap in water and sanitation…
Organizer: ADBI

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 4: Economic Tools and Solutions to Stop Natural Capital Degradation

22 March 2024
Natural capital refers to the components of the natural environment, such as soils, air, water, geology, and all living organisms. It provides valuable goods and services to society and is a key component of economic growth. However, natural capital is experiencing a severe decline, and the world…
Organizer: ADBI

Customer Due Diligence Process

19 March 2024
This session provided practical insights into establishing robust CDD frameworks, conducting thorough customer risk assessments, and implementing best practices to enhance due diligence procedures.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, East Asia Department, Pacific Department, Southeast Asia Department

What has COVID-19 Taught Us About Asia’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response?

14 March 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic sparked an unprecedented global crisis, resulting in significant loss of life, income, welfare, psychological well-being, and education. The uncontrolled spread of the virus exposed the gaps in national and international approaches to health emergency preparedness. Based on…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Business Opportunities Webinar with Canada

13 March 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOS) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. The Canadian Trade…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Policy Lessons for a Post-COVID-19 Recovery

7 to 8 March 2024
This international conference aimed to draw lessons about effective policy responses to maintain economic stability and growth in Asian developing and emerging economies, with a special emphasis on economic, business, and wellbeing issues in the course of recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
Organizer: ADBI

Introduction to Correspondent Banking

5 March 2024
This session covered the fundamentals of correspondent banking, its role in global finance, risk management strategies, and the latest industry trends.
Organizer: Finance Sector Office, East Asia Department, Pacific Department, Southeast Asia Department

ADB Data Room: Managing Financial Crime Risks

5 March to 23 April 2024
Across the globe, financial institutions are tightening their controls to combat money laundering and financial crimes, and the Pacific region is no exception to this global imperative. Our reliance on correspondent banking for international trade necessitates a proactive approach to fortify our…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with Italy

4 March 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

SECURE Webinar 11: Strengthening Domestic Vaccine Development and Manufacturing in Viet Nam

29 February 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic served as a wake-up call for many upper-middle-income country (UMIC) and low-and-middle-income country (LMIC) governments. Despite the unprecedented global mobilization of resources, early access to COVID-19 vaccines for the UMICs and LMICs was seriously inadequate, in part…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office