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Shareholders: Investors or Activists

20 November 2018
From investors in passive, index-tracking funds to active and activist investors, this presentation covers the different types of company shareholder. It also examines the concept of stewardship—the directors’ duty to protect and enhance the assets they are entrusted with.

How Corporate Foresight Can Help Developing Institutions Manage Knowledge

7 November 2018
To build a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, the region needs to build thought leadership, agenda-shaping capability, and execution ability. Firms drive development through scenarios, radars, and platforms as key strategic foresight tools. This presentation…

Results Measurement on Knowledge: A View from the Private Sector

6 November 2018
Knowledge results in performance. The more knowledge one has, the better one can perform. The more one learns from performance, the more knowledge one has. It creates a reinforcement cycle that continuously improve knowledge and performance.

Solar Photovoltaic Pumping for Irrigation

2 October 2018
Bangladesh has been experiencing substantial economic growth and rapid urbanization. This comes with higher power demand. As water and energy are natural partners,the country has taken an integrated approach to water and energy management. This presentation discusses one of its projects -Solar…

Adaptation Finance (Energy)

20 September 2018
This presentation elaborates on the application of the joint multilateral development bank approach in the energy sector. It also discusses how the approach relates to ADB’s internal approach and guidelines in the energy sector. It lists down mitigation activities under the energy sector.

Counting Climate Mitigation Finance in Energy Sector

20 September 2018
This presentation elaborates on the application of the joint multilateral development bank approach monitoring climate finance. It also discusses how the approach relates to ADB’s internal approach and guidelines in the energy sector, and lists down mitigation activities under the same sector.

Harnessing Technology to Improve Solid Waste Management

1 August 2018
Startup Solu Philippines has developed an app that provides solutions to solid waste management in Metro Manila and nearby urban areas. Matthew Barrie, CEO and founder of Solu Philippines, presented the app that valorizes the collection of waste, and discussed how Solu creates the financial and…

Supporting Clean Energy Entrepreneurship

14 July 2018
Young entrepreneurs discuss the roles that development banks and governments can play in supporting clean technology startup businesses. Asia needs cleantech solutions—innovative technologies, products, and services that enable more efficient use and management of energy and natural resources. By…

Blue Innovation using OTEC and DOWA from Asia-Pacific

18 June 2018
An Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and Deep Sea Water Application (DOWA) have been strongly focused again on the important one solution for expected for saving the earth and Sustainable Development Golds (SDGs). In recent years, technology and business have been internationally advanced to…

Organica-powered Wastewater Treatment Plant

22 May 2018
Traditional wastewater treatment plants are costly and inefficient. They consume massive amounts of energy and can negatively impact land values. This presentation shares a new way of treating wastewater, as used in Hungary, India, and Indonesia. This method, promoted by the Organica Water Company…