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The Private Sector in Disaster Risk Reduction Management

5 November 2019
Know more about the role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction and management.

Information-intelligence-based Disaster Risk Management

5 November 2019
This presentation tackles how to apply science, information, communications, scenario, big data and open data for actions in the context of disaster risk management.

Infrastructure Financing in Asia

29 October 2019
This presentation gives a brief overview of the book, "Infrastructure Financing in Asia", a collection of papers which aims to give insights and guidance for policymakers and researchers about what Asia needs to do to mobilize financing for infrastructure. It also includes an overview of all 11…

Smart Safety City in Seoul: Flood Disaster Management

29 October 2019
Check out how the concept of smart safety city is improving the limits of existing safety management system through smart technology.

Keynote Speech on the Farming Crisis

28 October 2019
Dr. Mekhala Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor of Sociology & Social Anthropology from Ashoka University, India delivers the Keynote Address at one of the sessions of the Rural Development and Food Security (RDFS) Forum 2019. Dr. Krishnamurthy shares her insights on current challenges of…

Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019 - Resources (Session 6)

28 October 2019
Banks, venture capital firms, ICT and FinTech companies who have used successful models to serve rural areas will share their business models and success stories. The gaps in public policies and regulatory frameworks are identified and good practices are showcased through examples shared by…

Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019 - Resources (Session 1)

28 October 2019
The session describes the current challenges of farming and proposes transformative changes in policies and approaches to make farming profitable, highly productive, and attractive to youth in the region. A list of relevant resources is provided to expand the discussion beyond the presentation…

Public Policies and Quality of Life – An Overview and Outlook of People’s Republic of China’s Transport Infrastructure Investment

6 September 2019
This presentation tackles the development and outlook of transport infrastructure investment and financing in the People's Republic of China.

Private Involvement in the Infrastructure Building of BRI

6 September 2019
This presentation discusses the Belt Road Initiative and identifies the roles of different stakeholders involved.

Ecosystem-based Adaptation Measures Available in the Xiangtan Climate Resilient City Toolbox

4 September 2019
In order to support cities in climate resilience planning and design, there are science-based tools available for hazard exposure and vulnerability analysis. Some tools present an overview of potential solutions and/or best practices to mitigate the risks. One of these tools is the Climate…