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The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Knowledge-Intensive Agriculture

15 June 2017
Public-private-farmer partnership is crucial in promoting knowledge-intensive agriculture. A clearly conducive interphase between the private and public sector to promote knowledge-led agricultural growth is yet to emerge. There is no ideal model developed, let alone being practiced, to distribute…

Agricultural Transformation: The Evolution of Knowledge-Intensive Agriculture

15 June 2017
Discover how knowledge innovations and solutions, especially ICTs, are transforming the agriculture sector. Knowledge-intensive agriculture is the wave of the future. ADB's Mahfuz Ahmed, in this keynote address at ADB's Knowledge-Intensive Agriculture Workshop on 15-16 June 2017, traces the major…

Modernizing Irrigation Systems in Drought Affected Provinces of Viet Nam (ADB Response)

13 June 2017
In 2015, Viet Nam was one of the countries severely affected by El Nino. Many of its provinces experienced droughts that placed many crops and people at risk. To assist the country in addressing this challenge, ADB provided technical assistance and fostered partnerships that improved climate…

2016 Development Effectiveness Review: Is ADB Really Set Up to Deliver Results?

25 May 2017
Using ADB’s Development Effectiveness Review 2016, this presentation shows how ADB reviews its performance against its own indicators and targets, takes stock of its achievements, and identifies areas to strengthen its approach.

2016 Development Effectiveness Review: Is ADB Really Set Up to Deliver Results?

25 May 2017
ADB’s Bernard Woods examines if ADB was really set up to deliver results by looking at its progress toward the interim targets of the institution's Strategy 2020, and its midterm performance review using the Development Effectiveness Review 2016 results. This video covers the full session of…

Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives?

18 May 2017
ADB's Special Project Facilitator Jitendra Shah shares his experiences and provides examples on how to navigate and turn a task from total disaster to dream outcome. He explores some of the basic concepts on innovation and risk taking.

Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives?

18 May 2017
ADB’s Special Project Facilitator Jitendra Shah shares his views and insights on how to overcome obstacles, foster innovation, and promote risk-taking within ADB. The institution’s collective experience on attitudes to failing, perfectionism, and risk-taking are also examined. This video covers the…

Sudokwon Landfill Site Management

16 May 2017
The Sudokwon Landfill offers smart technology solutions and best practices in solid waste management that can be adopted in other countries the region. Sudokwon began with a clear vision for the landfill in the future, the Dreampark, and is working toward achieving that vision, following…
Organizer: South Asia Department, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Facilitating Resilience in Socio-ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS) through the GEF-Satoyama Project

7 May 2017
Conservation International has rolled out a project that mainly works to conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystem services, while improving human well-being in priority socio-ecological production landscapes and seascapes. The project can contribute to the achievement of…

Access to Information: Demands for Bolder Reforms

6 May 2017
Communities have the right to know how projects will impact their lives, livelihood, and source of living. Information disclosure goes hand in hand with accountability so that impacted communities can raise their complaints and grievances. This presentation presents insights from civil society…