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Proof in: Poverty Can End. What are We Waiting for?

18 June 2015
ADB’s Betty Wilkinson discussed results of six randomized control trials of ultrapoor programs, and its implications for ADB developing member countries. She outlined a comprehensive approach that can boost livelihood, income, and health for one billion people who still live in extreme poverty. The…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets

20 to 22 May 2015
ADB, through its Gender Equity Thematic Group, held a regional seminar on Women's Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Empowerment: Moving Forward in Imperfect Markets designed primarily for senior government officials and private sector partners associated with implementing ADB-financed loan…
Organizer: Gender Equality Division

Forum on Promoting Remittances for Development Finance

18 to 19 March 2015
The economic implications and potential of remittances are broad and far-reaching. Remittances can be leveraged for growth and development, especially if countries can improve access to formal remittance channels and investments. To maximize their benefits, countries can enhance access to formal…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Elderly Care: A Challenge for Asia and ADB

19 February 2015
ADB’s Claude Bodart and Wendy Walker talked about Asia as the fastest aging region in the world, ways to address the demographic shift, the delivery and financing of long-term care, and the broad range of opportunities for ADB. The discussion aimed to find out if ADB is ready to support its…
Organizer: East Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector

12 February 2015
This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: In-country Consultation for Government Stakeholders of the People’s Republic of China

3 March 2025

GBV and the Role of Healthcare Providers - Wrap Up

25 February 2025
This presentation summarizes the key outcomes and insights from the two-day training session that focused on gender-based violence (GBV) and the role of healthcare providers.
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, South Asia Department

GBV and the Role of Healthcare Providers 1

24 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the definition and forms of violence against women (VAW) and gender-based violence (GBV) in Pakistan.
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department

GBV and the Role of Healthcare Providers 2

24 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview of a training initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of healthcare providers to address gender-based violence (GBV).
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department

GBV and the Role of Healthcare Providers 3

24 February 2025
This presentation gives an overview on enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals regarding the identification, response, and support for survivors of GBV.
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department