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Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

2 June 2015
Ways to strengthen the resilience of communication networks used by stakeholders in Asian Development Bank-assisted projects were discussed in this learning event. Marina Azcarate of FireChat shared how mobile gadgets can create peer-to-peer networks for communication in emergencies. A project in…
Organizer: Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 to 20 May 2015
The Knowledge Partnership Forum brought together technology providers, city and community leaders, and staff of Asian Development Bank working on city and community development projects to exchange ideas on how knowledge partnerships can bolster the development of smart cities and communities.…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asia Leadership Program 2015: Senior-Level Session

4 to 7 March 2015
Asia's leaders focused on innovative and advanced technologies in various sectors at the Asia Leadership Program 2015. The third annual program was held in Tokyo, Japan with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies as partner organization. Attended by 24 Director Generals, Senior Advisors,…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asia Leadership Program 2015: Executive Level Session

2 to 4 March 2015
Asia's leaders talked about finance, transport, and the environment, among other concerns at the Asia Leadership Program. The third annual program was held in Tokyo, Japan with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies as the partner organization. About 14 ministers, vice-ministers, and…
Organizer: 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 Distinguished Speakers Program: Paul Romer

28 January 2015
In this session of the ADB Distinguished Speakers Series, Paul Romer gave a lecture on "Urbanization and Development: The Power of the Grid". He highlighted the critical role of urbanization in driving economic growth and catch-up, stipulating that urbanization leads to formal sector employment (…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

The Water-Energy Nexus: Decarbonizing the Water Sector in the Pacific

29 May 2025
This document is the speech copy of ADB Emerging Areas - Energy Sector Group Director, Dr. Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco, during one of the sessions in the ADB Water and Urban Development Forum 2025. This document highlights the importance of integrating the water and energy sectors to achieve sustainable…

Bridging the Informal and Formal Sectors: Case Studies from India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka

8 May 2025
This presentation gives an overview of collaborative approaches to waste management, focusing on integrating informal and formal sectors in urban waste systems across various countries, particularly in the Global South. 
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Environment Thematic Group

Orlar: Scaling with Impact

14 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of Orlar's innovative approach to sustainable crop production in lowland areas with challenging climates, emphasizing technology-driven solutions and scalable farming models.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Material Circularity Platform

12 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the importance of a just transition by integrating waste workers, recyclers, and the informal sector into the digital economy, ensuring economic empowerment together with a positive environmental impact.