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Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project

10 October 2017
Poverty and social analysis (PSA) was key to the design and implementation of the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project. PSA enabled the project to contribute to the improved water supply system as well as wastewater and drainage management in Myanmar. This presentation details the role of…

Infrastructure Investment, SME Promotion, and Education for Sustainable Growth

2 October 2017
Without infrastructure, farmers and manufacturers cannot sell their products. This is especially true in the CAREC region, where market is far away from the buyers. But to ensure sustainable growth, other factors must be considered as well. In this video presentation, ADBI Dean Naoyuki Yoshino,…

The Food Stamp Program: A Secret History of the First Targeted Benefit in Mongolia

30 August 2017
Back in 2008, Mongolia suffered from the highest inflation rate in Asia, reaching up to 30%. This led to lower food quality, especially for women and limited funds for education and health needs. The government, through ADB assistance, established a food stamp program to help the poor buy critical…

Financing for Agriculture: Role of Public-Private Partnerships

15 June 2017
Financial risks in agriculture hinder investments in the sector. Can public-private partnerships make a difference? Access to finance is critical for the growth of agriculture, but many financial institutions are reluctant to accept the risks prevalent in the sector. ADB’s Arup Chatterjee explains…

Railway Project in Cambodia

5 May 2017
ADB supports several transportation projects in the region, including railroad projects in Cambodia. Issues were raised by concerned groups and civil society organizations. This presentation looks into the accountability mechanism of ADB, along with the effect to the communities as seen by civil…

Empowering Youths for a Safe, Sustainable, and Resilient Future

4 May 2017
The Asia and the Pacific region is home to more than 1.1 billion young women and men aged 15-29, widely viewed as a crucial asset in achieving a shared goal of a prosperous region. This presentation looks into the gaps and opportunities related to youth participation in the region in terms of…

Blockchain Technology and Distributed Ledger

28 April 2017
This presentation covers: (1) cryptocurrencies and blockchains, (2) distributed ledgers, and (3) illustrative financial service use cases.

Overview: Blockhain Technology and Distributed Ledger

28 April 2017
A brief overview of the slides used during the workshop. Topics covered include cryptocurrencies and blockchain, distributed ledgers, and illustrative financial service use cases.

Financing the Social Protection Agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals in Myanmar

16 February 2017
Regional disparities and low human development constrain Myanmar's efforts to meet the social development goals. The country's social protection system, in particular, covers only 3.2% of the country's population and its information system is based on manual operations. Myanmar needs to pursue…

The Case of Mongolia

16 February 2017
Since its independence, Mongolia has made considerable progress in reducing poverty. From 38.8% in 2010, poverty incidence in the country declined to 21.6% in 2014. However, meeting the social protection agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals would require Mongolia to pursue crucial measures.…