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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…

Financing for Effective, Inclusive, and Sustainable Urbanization (People's Republic of China Case)

21 September 2017

Urbanization rate in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has increased to 56.7% in 2016, a far cry from 35.88% rate recorded in 2000. This spells the need for sustainable financing mechanism and solving equity and efficiency issues. Learn more about the “new-type of urbanization” in the PRC, along…

Star Rating Roads for Safety

11 September 2017

Learn how the road safety star rating is done and how it can be incorporated into ADB loan projects. Explore the tools being used such as the Star Rating Demonstrator, and the new application being developed for school communities to measure safety on roads.

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…

Incorporating Climate Risk into Performance-Based Contracting

16 August 2017

Introduction and Objectives Assessment Framework Overview Risk Assessment Example/Exercise Performance Based Contracting Contracting Case Study/Exercise

ADB: Key Issues in Urban Sector

11 August 2017

To address key urban challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, ADB is committed to promoting water security and urban mobility, as well as strengthening climate change resilience and institutional effectiveness. This presentation discusses ADB’s work in the urban sector and areas of focus.

Climate Finance in the Transport Sector

28 June 2017

Asia’s motorized transport emissions have become a significant contributor to the global problem of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. By 2035, transport is expected to become the single largest GHG emitter accounting for 46%, and it is expected to reach 80% by 2050. This presentation gives a…