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Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, India

20 November 2019
WePOWER partner, Energy Efficiency Services Ltd, India, shares their activities to support the objectives of the network.

Sustainability of Climate Mitigation and Adaptation: Resource Depletion

8 October 2019
Sarah Jehaan Khan highlighted the role of women in addressing environmental and climate challenges. Their dependence on natural resources leads to both their vulnerability and their being valuable source of solutions. It is important that they are trained in four eco-friendly methods that tackle…

Addressing Issues of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Project Design

27 September 2019
Urban planning and infrastructure investments continue to be socially and gender neutral, not accounting for gender disparities and socioeconomic inequalities. This session explored how to address gender equality and social inclusion in project designs by featuring ADB sector specialists and Oxfam’…

Investing in Women’s Capabilities Women in STEM Workforce Readiness and Development Programme

3 September 2019
How can we design digital technology interventions to prevent potentially negative impacts such as women’s job replacements? In this presentation, the International Labour Organzation shares its own experience on workforce readiness in the age of digital disruptions.

ADB Operational Priority 2: Accelerating Progress in Gender Equality

3 September 2019
This presentation gives an overview of ADB's Operational Priority 2: Accelerating progress in gender equality. It defines ADB support for gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Building Your Brand in the Digital Age

28 August 2019
In a crowded, noisy marketplace, it’s vital to streamline communications to establish a strong identity and message. In this session, Francesca Ayala shares her experiences of helping private sector companies communicate effectively and build their brands online. She will discuss the importance of…

Pakistan Gender-Based Violence Court: Handbook and Training Manual for Judges

18 July 2019
This training manual contains the presentations corresponding to each module of the Gender-Based Violence Court: Handbook and Training Manual for Judges. Additionally, it provides ready reference to the international treaties, human rights instruments, national laws, and global and domestic…

Environmental and Social Safeguards for Trade

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Sutken presented the definition of sustainable trade finance, as well as the drivers of change in trade finance and the potential risks of inaction. He also shared information on the ICC process, as well as the web platform for agro-commodities.​

Trade Loans: A Less Risky Alternative to Overdrafts

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Packham shares the definition, purpose, and applicability of a trade finance loan. He also underscored the advantages of trade loans and its benefits to the customer and gave an overview of a trade cycle analysis, which can be used to help establish a trade loan facility.

Digital KYC Solutions: Everest

28 June 2019
In this presentation, Mr. Reid gave an overview and architecture of Everest's digital Know Your Customer platform, and how they process the on-boarding and verification of users/entities. He also shared an example from the Central Bank of Samoa to illustrate the money transfer chain of custody,…