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High-Level Seminar: How Can the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Regional Cooperation Drive Cambodia’s Structural Transformation?

2 November 2018
ADB organized a high-level seminar on opportunities presented by Cambodia’s membership in ASEAN and the technologies embedded in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (industry 4.0) to drive Cambodia’s structural transformation and diversification for long-term growth. The high-level panel sought…
Organizer: Southeast Asia Department

4th Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Conference

20 September 2018
This conference aims to strengthen the capacity of public procurement agencies in Asia and the Pacific to implement e-procurement solutions based on international best practices and sharing of experiences.
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

ADB's New Procurement Framework: What's the Latest?

26 April 2018
Jeff Taylor discussed the transition of ADB’s procurement approach from “one size fits all” to “fit for purpose” to save time and bring private sector and hi-tech solutions into more projects. The new policy is designed to deliver significant benefits and flexibility throughout the project…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

9th ADB Business Opportunities Fair

14 to 15 March 2018
The ADB Business Opportunities Fair (BOF) is a one-stop forum for consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers looking to provide goods and services for ADB projects. It has proven to be an excellent opportunity to network not only with peers in the industry, but also with ADB specialists…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

The Dawn of International Arbitration in the South Pacific: Regional International Arbitration Conference

12 to 13 February 2018
The Government of Fiji, in collaboration with ADB and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, cohosted the first-of-its kind inaugural South Pacific International Arbitration Conference to raise awareness and discuss the positive…
Organizer: Office of the General Counsel

International Anticorruption Day 2017 - Corruption and Social and Economic Stability

8 December 2017
Corruption affects all regions of the world and all levels of society, but the impact is greatest in developing countries, which comprises a large part of Asia and the Pacific. Corruption can undermine political, social and economic stability, and ultimately threaten the safety and security of…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

My Bosses, My Mentors

7 December 2017
Special Senior Advisor to the President Xianbin Yao shared his personal reflection, a thanksgiving to his many colleagues who have mentored him for more than two decades in ADB. Some may not even know that there were his mentors. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

9th Regional Anti-Corruption Conference: Nurturing an Anti-Corruption Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region

15 to 17 November 2017
The 9th Regional Conference consisted of a High-Level Panel and Public Integrity Network (PIN), which brought together government leaders and delegates from anticorruption agencies, supreme audit authorities, planning agencies, as well as representatives of private sector and civil society. The…
Organizer: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

3rd Asia Pacific Public Electronic Procurement Network Conference

2 to 4 October 2017
The 3-day conference aimed to strengthen the capacity of public procurement agencies in Asia and the Pacific to implement e-procurement solutions based on international best practices and sharing of experiences. It helped developing member countries implement modern procurement systems that are…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

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

25 May 2017
ADB’s Bernard Woods discussed the Development Effectiveness Review 2016 and how ADB reviews its performance against its own indicators and targets, takes stock of its achievements, and identifies areas to strengthen its approach. The Development Effectiveness Review 2016 is the culminating report…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department