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19 April 2021
Quality of life evaluation of transport infrastructure measures projects performance relative to its impact on individual happiness and social burden. Quality of life evaluation’s integrated approach could also boost transport infrastructure policymaking and the realization of the Sustainable…
Organizer: ADBI
12 to 19 April 2021
ADB conducted a comprehensive review and update of its Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) approved in 2009, as part of its commitment to continue supporting the inclusive and sustainable development of Asia and the Pacific. The update seeks to modernize the policy, considering the changing…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
12 April 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) initiated an update of its 2009 Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) in August 2020 following a corporate evaluation by ADB’s Independent Evaluation Department last May 2020. The ongoing update seeks to modernize the policy in consideration of the changing development…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
7 to 8 April 2021
Labor migration trends are usually defined by economic and policy conditions in destination countries. However, the usual drivers of migration have been disrupted by pandemic-related travel restrictions and economic shutdowns, especially in developing countries. As a result, migrant labor…
Organizer: ADBI
25 March 2021
via MS Teams
This knowledge sharing session provided updates on road safety interventions in specific DMCs, namely, developing road safety management in the remote, rural areas of Mongolia and empowering the youth towards safer roads in Samoa.
The challenges and knowledge gaps for rural and remote…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
17 March 2021
The IFI BOS focused on transport-related procurement opportunities with the Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and World Bank in three South Asian markets (India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan). The presentation by the IFIs included: 1) Transport sector priorities in South…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
16 to 17 March 2021
The NGOC and Social Development TG hosted an online event on social protection for economic inclusion, which centers on the Graduation approach as a key strategy for addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequality in Asia and the Pacific. The keynote speaker was Nobel Laureate Abhijit…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
9 March 2021
On 9 March, the CAREC Institute and the Public Opinion Research Institute (Kazakhstan) shared preliminary findings from the ongoing study of public attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in seven CAREC countries. Over 60 participants attended the seminar which discussed the study methodology and…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department
17 February 2021
On 17 February, CWRC’s Kiyoshi Taniguchi shared lessons learned on leading the preparation for Pakistan’s CPS which prioritizes support for: (i) improving economic management to restore stability and growth, (ii) building resilience through human capital development and social protection to…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department
2 February 2021
For decades, cities around the world have been developed to accommodate automobiles. As cities continue to grow, so have the consequences of a car-centric approach to urban mobility planning. Traffic congestion, parking shortages, road crashes, and air and noise pollution is putting more…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department