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Wenny Kusuma on Inclusive Leadership

18 October 2016
Progress on gender equality is fundamental for realizing human rights for all and achieving sustainable, equitable, and inclusive societies. Wenny Kasuma, UN Women Representive in Nepal, gives an overview of gender equality and women leadership in Asia. She defines "inclusive leadership" and how it…

Women's Alliances and Fostering Gender Equality in the Philippines

18 October 2016
The pursuit of gender equality is complex and challenging. Ms. Emmeline Verzosa of the Philippine Commission on Women shares her insights on the status of gender equality in the Philippines. Ms. Verzosa works in partnership with key stakeholders, especially women from civil society, the private…

Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs

18 October 2016
Ms. Pacita Juan, founder of sustainable lifestyle store/market and café called ECHOstore, talks about her personal journey that shaped her approach to promoting women’s economic empowerment. She also tackles the change needed in order to promote successful entrepreneurship.

Integrated Collection Management System of Four Social Insurance Contributions in Korea

20 September 2016
Social insurance in Korea was not integrated at first. Four ministries used to manage the country's four types of social insurance, but economic and social needs pushed the latter's integration. Since 2011, all four types have been integrated under the country's National Health Insurance Services…

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in Europe

16 September 2016
Fuel cells and hydrogen (FCH) are part of and are making a great contribution to Europe’s energy transition. The region believes that FCH are key technologies for decarbonizing the energy system. The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking was established as a strong public-private partnership…

Is the Future of Urban Mobility Above our Heads?

15 September 2016
Learn why the cable car system is a proven technology for sustainable urban transport. This presentation enumerates the advantages of installing a cable car system. It also features the cable car system in Bolivia’s capital city of La Paz as a case study example.

Harassment on Public Transport: A Tale of Three Cities

14 September 2016
Women are the predominant users of public transport. Yet the transportation systems they depend on are not geared toward their needs. ADB’s 2015 report on the prevalence of harassment on public transport across three cities in Central and West Asia shows the impact of this behavior on women’s lives…

Women’s Personal Security and Public Transport: Why is This of Interest?

14 September 2016
Learn more about women and their transport needs. Freedom of movement, mobility rights, or the right to travel are part of the concept of basic human rights. However, a worrying number of incidents are reported globally, and women are now becoming more vocal about these unacceptable behaviors.…

How Can Impact Evaluation Methodologies Capture Gender Equity Impacts?

2 September 2016
This presentation explores the impact of electricity on gender. It features Asian Development Bank’s intervention approach in the form of an evaluation exercise. It also examines if the intended objectives of this method have improved women’s quality of life and empowerment.

Institutional Challenges: Case Study on Low Carbon District Heating in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the People’s Republic of China

2 September 2016
The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a resource-rich province located in a severe cold climate zone of the People's Republic of China, relies heavily on coal to provide heating for its population. With support from Asian Development Bank, a new and gender-sensitive business model for wind-based…