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Training of Earth Observation Products to Support the Enhanced Water Security Investment Project and the Emergency Assistance for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction

17 to 21 June 2019
ADB, with support from the European Space Agency and in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing of the Republic of Indonesia, conducted a training on 17-21 June in Jakarta on the use of high-technology innovation to support development projects. Hosted by the Indonesia's National…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

Hydro Mini-Grids in the Asia-Pacific: Scaling Inclusive Enterprise-Based Approaches

17 June 2019
An Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2019 Deep Dive Workshop In recent years, there has been a transition to innovative ownership, management and financing models for renewable energy mini-grid development – where the income generated has been sufficient to ensure the financial viability and…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Applying Circular Economy in Water Supply and Wastewater Management

31 May 2019
Water systems and utilities under the circular economy model ensure that the value and usefulness of resources are preserved for a long time. In this knowledge sharing session, Claudio de Jesus of Águas de Portugal discussed the opportunity for water utilities to shift from a conventional…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Smart Urban Water Management: Lessons from Macao Water Utility and ADB Projects in Rajasthan, India

29 May 2019
Smart technologies are changing the game in water utility management. In this knowledge sharing session, ADB staff who attended a week-long training on smart water utility management and innovations in the urban water sector with the Macao Water Utility shared insights and experiences gained from…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Knowledge Sharing Session on Integrity Perils of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

28 May 2019
Advances in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are gaining significant attention across the development sector, but they may open new avenues for integrity risks and corruption. ADB's Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department and Office of Anticorruption and Integrity are…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

High Precision Drone Technology

27 May 2019
Christian Sanz and Darren Hsieh of Skycatch gave a presentation on high-precision drone technology that uses an autonomous drone to capture images of a job site to create high-precision 3D models. This can produce 3D point clouds, 2D orthomosaics, contour maps, and digital surface models. The…

Innovative Landslide Warning System Based on Hybrid Rainfall Monitoring

24 April 2019
JAXAs Kinji Furukawa and NTT DATAs Ken Tsutsui will present grid-based landslide warning system using satellite real-time rainfall monitoring which is applicable in less ground observation areas and was demonstrated in the Philippines. They will also discuss the system upgrade by combining ground…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Workshop on Tech Start-Ups Support Program in Asia

9 to 12 April 2019
Technological developments are opening vast opportunities for people to connect, trade, and access services that are currently not available. Technological change drives economic growth and improves standards of living. However, there are also concerns that many jobs are at risk because of the…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Blockchain - Principal Applications and Regulatory Implications

2 April 2019
Ross Buckley, KPMG Law — King & Wood Mallesons professor of disruptive innovation, delivered a presentation on blockchains and their advantages and disadvantages. Each of the principal financial applications of blockchain, and their regulatory implications were considered. Applications included…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

Integrated Flood Risk Management

19 March 2019
Developing sustainable, long-term flood resilience requires a management strategy that combines a portfolio of solutions—social, economic, financial, environmental, institutional aspects, engineering, disaster preparedness, insurance, and emergency response requirements. This integrated approach is…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office