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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: Perspectives on Technology, Society, and Ethics

4 April 2018
One of the objectives of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is to ensure that technology is harmoniously and sustainably harnessed for humanity. Recently, the IEEE has adopted a code of ethics. In this session, a leading member of IEEE outlines the organization’s…

Research and Development for Smart Grid Innovation

3 April 2018
The University of Moratuwa is exploring smart grid techology applications to bring affordable electricity in Sri Lanka. Uyadanga Hemapala of the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka discusses the potential reserarch and development efforts of the university and in Sri Lanka to connecting the country…

Smart Grid Innovation: The "Other" Network R&D

3 April 2018
Global internet usage and network connectivity is increasing electric consumption and taxing power systems. Professor Iven Mareels paints a picture of the future grid as a federation of cooperating sinks and sources of great diversity in terms of functionality, capacity, and reliability. How much…

Knowledge Brochure Series - Issue 5 Smart Waste Management

21 March 2018
ADB, Korea Water and Wastewater Works Association (KWWA), and Seoul Urban Solution Agency (SUSA) co-organized this three-day Smart Waste Management workshop during Water Korea 2018 (21-23 March 2018). KWWA is a public agency under the Ministry of Environment consisting of more than 170 water…

Breaking the Glass Ceilings: Reflections on the Future of Women's Leadership

16 March 2018
Helen Clark: Breaking through glass ceilings is important, and women’s leadership matters Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UNDP Administrator Rt. Hon. Helen Clark addressed a crowd of 600 as Gender Month’s Distinguished Speaker on 16 March 2018 in ADB Headquarters. After welcome remarks by VP…

PHOTO GALLERY: ADB officials welcome Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister, to ADB Headquarters

16 March 2018
During her visit to ADB Headquarters on 16 March 2018, Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, former New Zealand Prime Minister and former UNDP Administrator, speaks as ADB's Gender Month Distinguished Speaker, meets with President Takehiko Nakao, members of ADB's Board of Directors, selected members of senior…

Public Sector Management, Governance, and Capacity Development (Overview)

14 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's Public Sector Management operations and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (South Asia)

14 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's Public Sector Management and Finance operations in South Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (Central and West Asia)

14 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's Public Sector Management and Finance operations in Central and West Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.

Public Management and Finance (East Asia)

14 March 2018
Learn more about ADB's Public Sector Management and Finance operations in East Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.