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Special Economic Zones, Cluster, and Economic Corridors in the Mekong Region

22 May 2015
The characteristics of special economic zones (SEZs) vary for each country in the Mekong region. Locations, conditions, and the role of major players differ depending on the nature of the industries. Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar tend to develop SEZ in metropolitan areas; while Viet Nam and…

Economic Challenges in Korea and Korea Institute of Finance's Research

21 May 2015
This presentation analyzes Korea’s economic challenges and how the research activities of the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) helped address these. KIF contributed several technical reports to better manage household debt problem; provided research outputs on macro-prudential policies to address…

Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism and Innovative Low Carbon Technology

19 May 2015
This presentation discusses Asian Development Bank’s contribution to climate finance using the Japan Fund for Joint Crediting Mechanism as project example. A list of advanced low carbon technology examples is shared. The presentation highlights that while innovation presents challenges, it is,…

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…

MYA: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development for the Ministry of Construction Final Report

30 April 2015
Myanmar has a relatively modern environmental policy but lacks a social safeguards policy to address emerging social issues associated with development agenda that the country has set for future. As one of the initiatives to build capacity within the country, the ADB in July 2012 approved the TA…

INO: Strengthening Capacity of Indonesia’s AMDAL System — COMPILATION OF WORKSHOP MATERIAL AND GUIDELINES

31 March 2015
This book contents a compilation of materials from meetings and workshops with various stakeholders for the ADB TA-7566REG: Strengthening and Use of Country Safeguards System: Strengthening Capacity of Indonesia’s Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL) System. The materials are as directive and…

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.