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ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Takatoshi Ito

7 January 2016
Asian emerging market countries have followed a path of growth convergence from a low-income, high-growth state to a middle-income, middle-growth state, through industrialization. Although Asian economies were severely affected by the Asian Currency Crisis of 1997-98, they recovered rapidly.…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Quantifying the Energy Effect of Urban Water Security

8 December 2015
Experts from the University of Queensland presented a systemic analysis of energy use in Australia's urban water system in this event on Quantifying the Energy Effect of Urban Water Security: Case Studies from the Australian Millennium Drought. Discussions included related work on water and…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office, Energy Sector Office

Green City Development Tool Kit

18 September 2015
ICF International’s Emma Lewis presented the three-step city assessment framework, and discussed existing tools and resources for green and sustainable urban development. The tool kit is a reference for Asian Development Bank (ADB) staff, consultants, and city leaders that introduces key concepts…
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster, Transport Sector Office, Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Forum on Promoting Remittances for Development Finance

18 to 19 March 2015
The economic implications and potential of remittances are broad and far-reaching. Remittances can be leveraged for growth and development, especially if countries can improve access to formal remittance channels and investments. To maximize their benefits, countries can enhance access to formal…
Organizer: South Asia Department

Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector

12 February 2015
This learning event on Socially Inclusive Development in the Urban Sector: The Case of Wastewater Management in Colombo presented how an urban infrastructure in Colombo City, Sri Lanka, was improved through an inclusive approach using a pro-poor and socially inclusive checklist—a standardized tool…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Paul Romer

28 January 2015
In this session of the ADB Distinguished Speakers Series, Paul Romer gave a lecture on "Urbanization and Development: The Power of the Grid". He highlighted the critical role of urbanization in driving economic growth and catch-up, stipulating that urbanization leads to formal sector employment (…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

3rd International Fecal Sludge Management Week

19 to 21 January 2015
Fecal sludge is one of the biggest urban problems in developing countries. The urban environment is awash in untreated human waste, with severe public health and environmental consequences. The 3rd International Fecal Sludge Management Week (FSM3) was the first in a number of annual urban…
Organizer: Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Taking stock: Utility Highlights from the Pacific WASH Technical Assistance

26 November 2025
This consolidated presentation gives an overview of the Pacific WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) initiatives, highlighting technical assistance, interventions, and health outcomes in Pacific developing member countries. 

Session C2: Micropensions for Sustainable Financial Security - LCP & LSE

24 September 2025
The presentation emphasized the macro-demographic case for micropensions, highlighting their role in boosting growth, reducing inequality, and supporting welfare and sustainability.

The Water-Energy Nexus: Decarbonizing the Water Sector in the Pacific

29 May 2025
This document is the speech copy of ADB Emerging Areas - Energy Sector Group Director, Dr. Cindy Cisneros-Tiangco, during one of the sessions in the ADB Water and Urban Development Forum 2025. This document highlights the importance of integrating the water and energy sectors to achieve sustainable…