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Enabling Poor Womens Participation in the RE Sector in Bangaladesh Hatiya Project

17 June 2019
This presentation discussed the key lessons from the ADB technical and financial assistance project in Hatiya Upazila, Noakhali called “Enabling Poor Women’s Participation in the Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh".

More Than Selling Seashells The Unsung Role of Women in Fisheries

14 June 2019
The blog highlights the crucial yet often overlooked role of women in fisheries, where they constitute 70% of the global aquaculture workforce. By acknowledging and supporting women's contributions, the blog argues that sustainable fisheries and conservation efforts will be more effective.

ADBs Office of Anticorruption and Integrity Outreach Initiatives

11 June 2019
This brochure outlines the outreach initiatives of ADB's Office of Anticorruption and Integrity, made through the regional technical assistance (RETAs) administered from 2009 to May 2019.

Investing in Marine Protected Areas is Investing in Our Own Survival

8 June 2019
The blog emphasizes the importance of investing in marine protected areas (MPAs) to allow ocean life to recover and support local communities through sustainable tourism and fishing.

Air Pollution in Asian Cities

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia discussed the state of air pollution in Asian cities, honing on air quality figures for Metro Manila. She cited air pollution as the fifth leading global risk factor for premature deaths, highlighting the health…

Impact of Air Pollution on Youth

5 June 2019
In this presentation, William Lucht emphasized the health effects of air pollution on the youth. He also encouraged participants to beat air pollution by suggesting specific actions to incorporate such as proper vehicle maintenance and using public transport.​

Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Lin Lu outline the PRC's air quality challenges, and what needs to be done to address them. She also shared ADB's approach in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying the issues encountered and the reform approach and presented specific ADB activities in the PRC that…

PHOTO GALLERY World Environment Day 2019 Opening Session The Air That We Breathe

5 June 2019
A selection of photos taken from the event, World Environment Day 2019: Opening Session – The Air That We Breathe. The session was designed to raise awareness within the general ADB community of the current state and importance of addressing air pollution in Metro Manila and other Asian cities.

PHOTO GALLERY World Environment Day 2019 Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution Making Asias Cities Livable

5 June 2019
A selection of photos taken from the event, World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable. The event sought to discuss what additional actions can ADB do to work with its developing member countries (DMCs) to address air pollution. ​

Confidentiality and Data Safeguarding

3 June 2019
Slides on Confidentiality and Data Safeguarding presented last 3 June 2019 during the Tax Avoidance and Evasion Workshop in Nadi, Fiji