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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

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

Economic Rationale for Investing in Education and Skills

3 December 2025
This presentation highlights why investing in education and skills is a high-return strategy for promoting inclusive growth, productivty, and resilience in a rapidly evolving economy.

Approach to Developing a New ADB Education Sector Strategy 2035

3 December 2025
This presentation outlines how ADB is rethinking its education strategy to unlock human capital through stronger evidence, innovation, and scaled-up investments. 

Maritime Decarbonization: Future Opportunities in Smart Ports of Asia-Pacific

2 December 2025
This presentation gives an overview for maritime decarbonization and the development of smart port systems in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance sustainability and efficiency in the maritime sector.

ADB Careers and Talent Strategy

2 December 2025
This presentation provides an overview of career opportunities and programs at the ADB, including internships and the Young Professional Program, along with contact details for inquiries.

Empowering Women in the Trade Space

13 November 2025
The presentation gives an overview of the challenges and opportunities for women's empowerment in trade within South Asia.

Digitalization, Business Model Experimentation, and Sustainability Impact: Firm-Level Evidence from ASEAN Entrepreneurs

13 November 2025
This gives an overview of how entrepreneurs in ASEAN countries use digital tools to make their business models more sustainable and successful.

Financing MSMEs under Global Uncertainty: Evidence from Export-Oriented MSMEs in Indonesia

13 November 2025
This presentation gives an overview of how global economic uncertainty affects financing for export-oriented MSMEs in Indonesia.

Financing Challenges and Effects of Concessionary Loans on Firms’ Performance in MSMEs in Sri Lanka

13 November 2025
This presentation gives an overview of how concessionary loans affect MSME performance in Sri Lanka, highlighting financing challenges and stronger impacts for rural firms.