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Improving Rail and Freight Transport Efficiency: Insights from the 10th International Freight Conference

3 July 2015
This presentation was delivered by Takeshi Fukayama and Jeff Procak in a knowledge-sharing event at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters. It discusses the Organization for Cooperation of Railways, including its profile and history, and the highlights from the 10th International Freight…

MYA: Gap-Equivalence Analysis on Environment Safeguards

31 May 2015
An assessment of the current environmental management system, based on approved laws and rules in Myanmar in terms of its equivalence to ADB SPS is presented in the table below. Provisions of the draft EIA Procedure are also included in the equivalence assessment. Findings are discussed below.

MYA: Gap Analysis on Indigenous Peoples between ADB Safeguards andGovernment of Myanmar

31 May 2015
This paper provides a gap-equivalence analysis of laws that may impinge on IPs safeguards.

MYA: Gap Analysis on Involuntary Resettlement between ADB Safeguards and Government of Myanmar

31 May 2015
This paper is to screen the project early on to identify past, present, and future involuntary resettlement impacts and risks. Determine the scope of resettlement planning through a survey and/or census of displaced persons, including a gender analysis, specifically related to resettlement impacts…

Special Economic Zones, Cluster, and Economic Corridor

22 May 2015
This presentation analyzes special economic zones (SEZ), industrial clusters, and economic corridors in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, India, and the People's Republic of China. It recommends a more comprehensive evaluation in the areas of policy objective measures, displacement…

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…

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…

Health and Education (South Asia)

26 March 2015
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in South Asia under Health and Education.

Health and Education (East Asia)

26 March 2015
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in East Asia under Health and Education.