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Gender and Tech: The Necessary Frontier

29 March 2023
As part of the activities of the Women’s Finance Exchange for the Women's Month 2023, we held this fireside chat which delved into the reasons behind the scarcity of women in leadership roles and the boardrooms within the startups technology space. Gender bias, lack of female role models, and…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Webinar on Digital Technology and Data in the Transport Infrastructure of India

28 March 2023
Rapid urbanization, high population density, and chronic traffic congestion have increased the importance of transport infrastructure development in Asia’s cities, with new opportunities to adopt digital tools such as cloud technology, artificial intelligence, and GPS systems that can streamline…
Organizer: ADBI

Workshop on Traditional Trade Finance Products

22 to 23 March 2023
POST-EVENT EVALUATION FORM (Please answer on Day 2 to receive a certificate): CLICK THIS LINK ADB Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program organized a two-day FREE training event focused on how to establish a successful trade finance business in Cambodia. ADB experts provided a detailed overview of…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Digitalization for Gender Equity

21 March 2023
Digitalization has changed the way we learn, communicate, and work. It has also been shaping and reframing social architecture and market relations. This session explored opportunities for digital technology and platform economies to disrupt gender gaps in economic access and employment; and the…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Certified Gender Bonds: What, Why and How?

15 March 2023
This webinar highlighted the importance of expanding capital market instruments, while keeping the focus on gender equality and international standards. ADB has recently subscribed to the first certified gender bond issuance in Georgia by Crystal, the largest microfinance institution in Georgia…
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar 2023 with US-ASEAN Business Council

24 February 2023
The event featured (1) a walkthrough of ADB’s tendering process followed by (2) a breakout room session focusing on industry-specific projects in the fields of renewable energy, water, health and life sciences, and financial services to highlight the prospects for ADB financing that are available…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Safeguards in Different Financing Modalities

20 to 24 February 2023
via Zoom. 20 February 2023, 10:00 a.m., Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m., Fiji (GMT +12)  Consultation with Government Stakeholders in East Asia, Pacific, and Southeast Asia 21 February 2023, 5:00 p.m., Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m., Pakistan (GMT +5) / 2:30 p.m., India (GMT +5:30) …
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

22nd OECD-ADBI Roundtable on Capital Market and Financial Reform in Asia

1 to 2 February 2023
Cohosted by ADBI, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Government of Japan, the 22nd Roundtable on Capital Market and Financial Reform in Asia examined strategies for strengthening financial resilience. Policy makers and experts together explored recent trends…
Organizer: ADBI

Last Mile Connectivity: Addressing the Affordability Frontier

31 December 2022
The Asia Pacific Regional Conference on Internet Operation Technology (APRICOT) took place in Manila in February 2023, attracting over 700 participants from 40 countries. The event featured discussions on various technologies and policies relevant to the operation of the Internet within the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Impacts of Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for Financial Institutions

19 December 2022
Speakers provide insights on how financial institutions can effectively quantify climate risks and its impact on portfolios and identity opportunities.
Organizer: Private Sector Operations Department