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Information Technology and Business Risk

15 May 2018
Business strategies can increase information technology (IT) risk. Learn how to reduce such a risk by getting familiar with major IT initiatives such as cloud computing, mobile banking, and cybersecurity that could be integrated into an institution’s business strategy.

Information Technology Risk: Cloud Computing

15 May 2018
Cloud computing has become more popular in many industries, including finance sector. This technology enables easier access and retrieval of data, but it can post threats as well. Learn about the risks and opportunities related to cloud computing in the context of the finance sector.

Progress Report: Future Cities, Future Women Initiative (Phase 1)

13 May 2018
This presentation presents a progress report on the Future Cities, Future Women Initiative (FCFWI), including challenges, opportunities, and immediate next steps. The FCFWI is a gender-targeted initiative to identify and support key triggers that would accelerate women’s participation in urban…

Universal Opportunities and Challenges of Internal Auditing in the Banking Industry

12 May 2018
Banks now mostly rely on audit and risk committees to help comply with fiduciary responsibilities and provide protection against lawsuits and regulatory actions. This presentation gives an overview of the opportunities and challenges of internal auditing in the banking industry.

Cyber Security

11 May 2018
Threats to cyber security and safety come in different forms and places. Most cyber security breaches are perpetrated by outsiders who hack through your systems using weak or stolen passwords or through malware. They compromise your data, your servers, even your customers. 73% of cyber security…

ADB's New Procurement Framework: What's the Latest?

26 April 2018
Jeff Taylor in this presentation shared the changes to ADB’s procurement approach to deliver benefits and flexibility throughout the procurement cycle. He discussed the renewed focus on the concepts of value for money and fitness for purpose to save time and bring private sector and hi-tech…

Gender Tool Kit: Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprise Finance and Development

26 April 2018
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise potentially offer significant jobs and income generation opportunities for women. This tool kit aims to guide ADB staff and consultants in conceptualizing and designing gender-responsive public policy and projects to support micro, small, and medium-sized…

When Investing in Infrastructure, Don't Forget Gender

26 April 2018
Making infrastructure projects gender-responsive can help women and girls lead healthy and productive lives. Poor infrastructure exacerbates the gender gap in many ways. Development organizations have become aware of the problem, and ADB in particular has made significant progress on making its…

Why Women Feel Unsafe on Public Transport

26 April 2018
Many studies show that women use all forms of public transport more than men. More importantly, women rely on public transport more than men do as they have fewer or no other mobility choices. Women are also more worried about using public transport, and rightly so as their personal security is…

Gender-Inclusive Approaches in Urban Development

26 April 2018
Gender-responsive urban planning can contribute to gender equality and women's empowerment in significant ways. This tip sheet is a quick reference guide for staff and consultants of ADB in conceptualizing and designing gender projects. This issue describes how to integrate gender issues in urban…