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Adapting New York City after Hurricane Sandy

19 May 2015
This presentation shares how New York City in the USA adapted after Hurricane Sandy in terms of preparation + response, system redundancy, infrastructure + equipment design, and planning + finance.

OpenStreetMap: Map the Philippines

19 May 2015
Recognizing the chaos that accompanies disaster response along with an existing surplus of maps in the Philippines, OpenStreetMap aims to offer a cross-sector platform where data can be shared openly with all communities and across local sectors. The initiative extends beyond crisis and disaster to…

Asia's Urban Challenge

19 May 2015
Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a…

Special Remarks - Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 May 2015
Strategic knowledge partnerships are critical for providing effective solutions to development problems; hence Asian Development Bank (ADB) recognizes the need to expand its knowledge base to better respond to clients’ diverse demands. The private sector, as technology and solution providers, can…