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HIA Case Studies and Transboundary Health Issues

1 May 2019
This presentation showcases Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) undertaken as part of pilot projects from key infrastructure sectors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including urban development, transport, energy, water, and social development. Challenges, priorities, and key issues arising are…

Towards the Establishment of the HIA Network Asia

1 May 2019
This presentation gives an overview of the HIA Network Asia Pacific, an organization that aims to promote HIA education and practice and to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience between community members. The network seeks to enhance health and equity outcomes from development in Asia…

HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

1 May 2019
There are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). This HIA framework was developed to identify, mitigate, and manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration…

Hazardous Material Management in Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

1 May 2019
The Thilawa Special Economic Zone is the first operational SEZ in Myanmar and one of the largest industrial development. Thilawa SEZ recognized the need for proper hazardous material management in addition to waste management to avoid accidents such as chemical accidents and explosions. It has…

PHOTO GALLERY: 39th IAIA Annual Conference session - Without Health, There is Nothing: Health Impact Achievements in Asia

1 May 2019
Photos taken from the 39th IAIA Annual Conference session - Without Health, There is Nothing: Health Impact Achievements in Asia, which sought to convey the business case for undertaking Health Impact Assessment for development projects, and showcased a number of demonstration projects in various…

Asian Development Bank: The Business Case for Health Impact Assessment (HIA)

1 May 2019
Years of experience on Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and safeguard processes provided the momentum to strengthen HIA practice within ADB procedures and its developing member countries (DMCs). This presentation outlines how ADB has strengthened HIA over the last 3 years. This was done through…

Women in Power Sector

24 April 2019
Women are rising in the power sector. This presentation presents relevant statistics and cases that prove that women are now taking significant roles in the power sector.

Gender Diversity and Equality Realities of the Industry and the Private Sector in Bangladesh

24 April 2019
Gender and Ethnic Diversity brings in enterprise experience, skills, approaches, talents, innovation. Workplace diversity initiatives improve organizational adaptability, competitive advantage and increase the image of the enterprise. Bangladesh does not have a wide range of ethnic community and…

Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake

24 April 2019
Learn more about Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Ltd., and its products and services that address energy resilience and gender equity.

National Policies in the Energy Sector and Their Gender Features

23 April 2019
The government of Bangladesh shows commitment to gender equity issues, which is reflected in its various policies and serving as a signatory to many relevant international treaties. This presentation looks into some relevant policies and documents under the Energy Sector in Bangladesh that has…