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Project Life Cycle Step 2 and 3: Preparation and Appraisal – Part 3

10 October 2025
The session focused on integrating air quality into the appraisal stage, with emphasis on the inclusion of air quality benefits in project preparation and the Monitoring and Evaluation framework.

ADB Context - Cross-Sector Collaboration for Clean Air

10 October 2025
It was highlighted that the Toolkit is a comprehensive guide  that supports cross-sector collaboration and encourages building strong professional networks to effectively operationalize clean air actions.

ADB Context - Transport Solutions for Air Quality

10 October 2025
The value of joint training for ADB staff and DMC counterparts was emphasized, and noted that the Toolkit provides a clear, structured approach for identifying and measuring air quality benefits in transport and other sector projects. 

ADB Context - Private Sector Approaches to Air Quality

10 October 2025
It explains that although private sector projects face unique constraints, the Toolkit’s indicators can help integrate air quality into investment operations by linking cleaner practices with ESG and climate risk considerations.

Closing Remarks - Karma Yangzom

10 October 2025
The training ended by thanking participants and partners, emphasizing the Toolkit’s role in integrating air quality into development projects, encouraging its application, and reaffirming ADB’s commitment to cleaner, healthier, and more livable cities.

Overview of Project Clinics

10 October 2025
The final session of the training is a clinic where participants will apply lessons from previous sessions to pre-selected ADB sectoral projects, identifying opportunities to integrate air quality considerations using the Toolkit.

Guided Activity for Project Clinics

9 October 2025
A set of interactive activities was facilitated, focusing on the application of the training on project identification, preparation, and appraisal.

Video: Opening Remarks - ADB

9 October 2025
This links to the recorded Opening Remarks of Toru Kubo, ADB Senior Director.

Overview of Training Day 1 (Morning Session)

9 October 2025
An overview of the activities was presented for the first day of training, which included an introduction to the toolkit guide and activities related to its application.

Opening Remarks - ADB

9 October 2025
The importance of clean air was highlighted for regional development, presenting the ADB Air Quality Toolkit as a guide for integrating air quality into planning and stressing that meaningful progress relies on collaboration and committed action.