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Third Asia Think Tank Summit: Inclusive Knowledge Partnerships for Development

20 to 22 May 2015
Co-hosted by Asian Development Bank (ADB), the ADB Institute, and the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program of the University of Pennsylvania, this summit comprised of panel discussions on best practices and innovative knowledge partnerships. It initiated three to five parallel tripartite…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities

19 to 20 May 2015
The Knowledge Partnership Forum brought together technology providers, city and community leaders, and staff of Asian Development Bank working on city and community development projects to exchange ideas on how knowledge partnerships can bolster the development of smart cities and communities.…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Moving People and Goods Sustainably: The International Road Transport Union

9 March 2015
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is considered the global voice of the road transport industry. This presentation highlights IRU's flagship programs and activities, including the Model Highway Initiative, Border Waiting Times Observatory, and the Transports Internationaux Routiers…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Asia Leadership Program 2015: Senior-Level Session

4 to 7 March 2015
Asia's leaders focused on innovative and advanced technologies in various sectors at the Asia Leadership Program 2015. The third annual program was held in Tokyo, Japan with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies as partner organization. Attended by 24 Director Generals, Senior Advisors,…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Asia Leadership Program 2015: Executive Level Session

2 to 4 March 2015
Asia's leaders talked about finance, transport, and the environment, among other concerns at the Asia Leadership Program. The third annual program was held in Tokyo, Japan with Institute for Global Environmental Strategies as the partner organization. About 14 ministers, vice-ministers, and…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Do they hear us? Understanding the barriers to women’s public transport ridership and implications for society

22 May 2025
This presentation provides an overview of the limitations on women’s freedom of mobility and highlights why addressing these challenges is essential for achieving inclusive and equitable development.

Low Carbon Emission Concrete for Walkways & Paths

10 April 2025
This presentation provides an overview of AnyWay Solutions' patented low-carbon concrete technology designed for walkways and paths. It introduces this groundbreaking solution, developed as part of a comprehensive approach to carbon neutrality that leverages partnerships across the entire value…

Biodiversity and Roads: Road Needs, Environmental Challenges

10 April 2025
This presentation provides an overview of the Green Roads Toolkit and its transformative impact across multiple agendas, including connectivity and biodiversity. It highlights the various ways in which biodiversity interacts with road infrastructure, demonstrating the toolkit's role in promoting…

Do road upgrades improve market access and enable agricultural intensification?

3 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the impact of rural road upgrades on market access and agricultural intensification in northern Mozambique.
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Leveraging big data to understand impact and recovery from 2022 Pakistan floods

3 April 2025
This presentation gives an overview of utilizing geospatial data to analyze the socio-economic impacts of floods and assess damage to road infrastructure.
Organizer: Transport Sector Office