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Earth Observation Services in the Context of Sustainable Development: Key Concepts, Examples and Opportunities

25 July 2018
Earth observation through remote sensing can bring many advantages to agriculture and food production. Remote sensing is the science of acquiring information about a specific subject from a distance. It is a tool to study the environment. When its use is maximized, earth observation can help…

An Overview of Available Satellite Data and Services

25 July 2018
The Water SG and Agriculture TG, in cooperation with European Space Agency, sponsored a one-day training to build staff awareness on the utility and potential benefits of using Earth Observation information services for agriculture and rural development.

A Successful Private Finance Initiative and Public-Private Partnership Model of Smart Street Light Implementation

5 July 2018
Installation of street lights is the first step to building a smart city. Learn about the development and implementation of smart street lighting technologies through public-private partnership arrangements in Taipei,China.

Experience on Smart Bus Operation in Taipei,China

5 July 2018
Learn about the advanced public transportation systems and services, including the introduction of smart buses, in Taipei,China and their achievements. The development of public transport systems is necessary to achieve efficient road space and energy utilization, and to increase awareness of…

Video: Blockchain-Agriculture Value Chain and Food Safety

23 May 2018
This session video tackles how blockchain can shape the future of commodities.

Blockchain Solutions for the Global Supply Chain

23 May 2018
Blockchain technology can help address issues that make global food chains fragmented and increasingly complex. This learning event aims to increase participants' awareness and understanding on blockchain to enable them to pursue projects using this new technology to foster inclusion and…

India Case Studies: Transition to Smart Grid

4 April 2018
Read about the energy sector in India and how its development is supported by ADB’s portfolio. Learn about mainstreamed interventions on gender equality and social inclusion in the country’s energy sector. This session discusses the Government of India’s program piloting 14 smart grid projects in…

Agricultural Market Efforts in Southeast Asia: Case of Myanmar and Thailand

16 March 2018
Natural hazards such as floods and drought increasingly occur due to extreme weather events that are exacerbated by climate change. To cope with the adverse effects of climate change, familiarization of agricultural insurance as an adaptation measure is needed especially by developing world farmers…

Public-Private Partnership

15 March 2018
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is seen as an important modality for attracting private investment and efficiency gains in infrastructure. Check out how ADB is supporting PPP.

Agriculture and Environment (Overview)

14 March 2018
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, and check out some of the potential opportunities under the sector.