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26 to 29 August 2024
The Asian Development Bank’s Office of Safeguards conducted a 4-day training for South Asia DMC representatives in Colombo, Sri Lanka entitled ‘Regional Health and Safety Training in the South Asia Region.’
The training is aimed at strengthening safeguards implementation at project level for…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
26 to 30 August 2024
In collaboration with the Public Procurement Service of Korea (PPS) and the Korean Institute of Procurement, ADB organized the e-Procurement Education Program in Asia and the Pacific Region on 26-30 August 2024 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Aimed at developing strategies and strengthening…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
26 August 2024 to 2 May 2025
This annual training program aims to enhance the capacity of DMCs within the Asia-Pacific region in implementing and successfully rolling out e-procurement at both policy and practice levels, based on the best practices of the Republic of Korea, and to create an international collaborative…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
22 August 2024
Climate change poses a growing threat to people and their livelihoods in Asia and the Pacific. Record heat waves, catastrophic floods, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events became more frequent. Yet critical data gaps hindered our understanding of climate impacts, particularly on…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department
21 to 22 August 2024
Mongolia is experiencing severe climate change impacts, threatening its environment, economy, and cultural heritage. As a large landlocked country, it faces risks from desertification, rising temperatures, and extreme weather. Transitioning to a sustainable, green economy is crucial.
The financial…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office
19 to 23 August 2024
The Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) Capacity Development Resource Centre (CDRC), in line with one of its core objectives to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in project preparation and implementation, conducted the Capacity-Building Program for Pakistan Government Officials on ADB Processes and…
Organizer: Central and West Asia Department, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
19 to 22 August 2024
The Asian Development Bank’s Office of Safeguards conducted a 4-day training on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for the various executing and implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) of ADB-funded projects in Islamabad, Pakistan entitled ‘Training on Occupational Health and Safety in Pakistan.’
The…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards
13 August 2024
In response to challenges such as declining ridership, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and driven by technological advancements, public transportation agencies have implemented various innovations to revitalize the transit industry. This presentation examined the impact of these…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office
13 August 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures.
These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department
9 August 2024
A well-functioning public procurement system is essential for economic development. It efficiently utilizes scarce public sector resources and delivers value to society. Developing procurement capacity requires long-term investment. BuildProc is a competency-based program aiming to achieve long-…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department