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Transport Technology Funding and Implementation

14 September 2016
Learn how the application of information technology in public transport projects are funded and implemented. This presentation also shares lessons learned from previous experiences of ADB in funding and implementing transport technologies.

Electric Mobility: Status, Success Stories, and Prospects

14 September 2016
A multi-government policy forum launched in 2010 with International Energy Agency as the coordinator, the Electric Vehicles Initiative is dedicated to accelerating the introduction and adoption of electric vehicles worldwide. Strong policy support is crucial for the uptake of electric vehicles on a…

Regulating Transport Network Companies

14 September 2016
To address mobility concerns and ease traffic congestion in various cities and municipalities, the Government of the Philippines has recognized the need for new forms of transport services. It introduced transportation network vehicle service (TNVS) as a new public transport category. TNVS uses an…

Measuring Transport-Related Sustainable Development Goals and Indicators

14 September 2016
Learn the importance of data digging to conduct better transport planning. Data is important because it aids in decision making and the analysis derived from it is crucial for dealing with empirical issues.

Impact Evaluation of Environmental Outcomes

6 September 2016
Impact evaluation (IE) is both a possible and vital component in implementing environmental programs and in achieving the desired environmental outcomes. Indirect and general equilibrium effects, however, pose challenges in the use of IE as an environmental intervention. Coming up with creative…

Case Study - Participatory Evaluation of Rural Roads

5 September 2016
This presentation discusses the participatory evaluation approach which assesses economic and social impact by involving stakeholders in the process. This approach obtains systematic information to gauge user demand and satisfaction and to produce recommendations. It features the Asian Development…

NEP: Preparation of Pollution Control Strategy and Action Plan - Compendium of Environment Statistics 2015

29 August 2016
The eradication of poverty and the assurance of environmental sustainability are today’s greatest challenges. The concept of sustainable development introduces concrete measures to bring these ambitions into balance and intends to promote sustainable development for the benefit of current and…

Deploying Mobile and Branchless Banking in Bhutan

1 July 2016
An ADB project is helping Bhutan promote financial literacy and strengthen financial inclusion by supporting mobile and branchless banking. In line with the government's priority under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2013–2018) to improve the business climate for the private sector, the Strengthening…

7 Development Myths

16 June 2016
This presentation discusses seven development myths, provides evidence on how these perceived myths should not be considered realities, and shares corresponding take-aways that are just the exact opposite of these myths.

Toward a Healthier and Data-driven Smart City

10 June 2016
Asus is supporting initiatives toward a healthier and data-driven smart city. In Taiwan, Asus orchestrated the Smart City Framework (SCF) White Paper along with localization of successful stories based on the study of British Standard Institution's Publicly Available Specifications 181 SCF. One of…