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Youth and Sustainable Transport in Asia and the Pacific

15 September 2018
ADB Youth for Asia advocates for improved rural access, road safety, public transportation, and railways. To achieve sustainable, safe, accessible, and reliable public transportation for all, it aims to (i) develop an accessible and engaging network for youth; (ii) encourage meaningful youth…

Driving Better Results from Public Services in New Zealand Issues Innovations Prospects

13 September 2018
Learn about the impetus, objectives, and main elements of New Zealand’s public sector reform. This presentation discusses the results-based management approach as a crucial element in New Zealand’s reform efforts.

Introduction Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on Halving Road Deaths and Injuries Impacts and the Role of Infrastructure

12 September 2018
Understand the relationship between road design and risk. Learn why achieving the sustainable development goal target for road safety is important for countries. The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is dedicated to preventing the more than 3,500 road deaths that occur everyday…

Outcomes of the ADB Intervention in Insurance Supervisors Capacity Building

5 September 2018
An optimal insurance sector can contribute to a nation’s prosperity. It can reduce uncertainty and risks, and can also be a channel for investment. Insurance can help make the financial market become more efficient and stable.

Smart Water Solutions for a Resilient Water Future

5 September 2018
No single solution exists for a non-revenue water strategy as various utilities face different challenges. Major operational efficiencies can be achieved in the use of advanced analytics through sustainable water loss management strategies. Learn how Xylem is leading the water industry's migration…

Countering Fraud in Insurance

29 August 2018
Insurers and intermediaries are required to take effective measures to prevent, detect, report, and remedy fraud in insurance.This presentation shares vital information about fraud risk, including profiles of fraudsters, warning signs of internal fraud, claims fraud, and intermediary fraud. It also…

Insurance Core Principles and Crisis Management

28 August 2018
The insurance industry is vulnerable to financial instability or systemic risks. These risks include weak supervision and poor market discipline. This presentation gives a comprehensive discussion of steps and processes needed to avert any potential financial crisis and to manage them when they…

Vocational Training and Labor Market Transition A Randomized Experiment among Cambodian Disadvantaged Young Adults

23 August 2018
In Cambodia, a trial provided two-month training in housekeeping, with incentives, to low-income young adults in Phnom Penh. The program found that training had no effects on employment outcomes, and it was not enough for disadvantaged youth to break into the labor market.

The Role of Private Sector in Human Capital and Skill Development in Thailand

23 August 2018
Challenges in Thailand’s education sector include skills mismatch and employers’ low satisfaction with workers’ skills. The country’s dual vocational program has seen slow progress partly because of the risk of free riding and difficulty in redeeming tax deduction. The presenter recommends…

Overcoming Double Income Traps in Thailand and Myanmar

23 August 2018
Thailand has been a middle-income country for 40 years, while Myanmar has been a low-income country for 55 years. The presenter cites evidence that Thailand is in a middle-income trap and Myanmar is in a low-income trap, and suggests a safe migration policy between the two countries, focusing on…