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Smart Grid Technology Solutions for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
This presentation introduces Battelle Memorial Institute as a global enterprise offering solutions and building capacity based on combined hardware and software understanding. It discusses Grid Command, a product and service line offered by the company that contributes to effective decision-making…

Presentation on Business Models for Solar Irrigation in Bangladesh and India

19 May 2015
Only a small percentage of rural population in Bangladesh has grid connectivity; hence utilizing renewable energy for households is a viable option. Technology alone, however, is not sufficient for adoption and diffusion of renewable energy systems. There is a need to adopt appropriate financing…

Asia's Urban Challenge

19 May 2015
Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a…

Special Remarks - Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
Strategic knowledge partnerships are critical for providing effective solutions to development problems; hence Asian Development Bank (ADB) recognizes the need to expand its knowledge base to better respond to clients’ diverse demands. The private sector, as technology and solution providers, can…

Public Management and Finance (Central and West Asia Department)

25 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Public Management and Finance operations in Central and West and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (South Asia)

25 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Public Management and Finance operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (Southeast Asia)

25 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Public Management and Finance operations in Southeast Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (East Asia)

25 March 2015
Learn more about ADB's Public Management and Finance operations in East Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia

18 March 2015
Remittances, particularly in Asia, have far-reaching impact in many countries. They give direct, immediate, and significant benefits not just to overseas workers and their families, but to their countries of origin as well. They have become a major source of foreign exchange and contribute a large…

Remittances and Financial Inclusion: A Policy and Regulatory Approach

18 March 2015
The volume of remittance inflows in the Philippines continues to grow. In 2014, remittances channeled through the banking system reached US$24.3 billion, or 8.5% of the country's gross domestic product. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) sees this is an opportunity for inclusive growth. It has…