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Project Readiness Financing

8 May 2019
In this knowledge sharing session initiated by SPD and SDCC, PAUW and CWUW will share experiences in designing the first PRFs. The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF), administrated by SDCC, is cofinancing CWUW's first PRF for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project. This…

Project Readiness Financing: Solomon Island Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (A Case Study)

8 May 2019
In this knowledge sharing session initiated by SPD and SDCC, PAUW and CWUW will share experiences in designing the first PRFs. The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF), administrated by SDCC, is cofinancing CWUW's first PRF for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project. This…

Pakistan: KP Cities Improvement Project (KPCIP) -Project Readiness Financing

8 May 2019
In this knowledge sharing session initiated by SPD and SDCC, PAUW and CWUW will share experiences in designing the first PRFs. The Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF), administrated by SDCC, is cofinancing CWUW's first PRF for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Project. This…

HIA Case Studies and Transboundary Health Issues

1 May 2019
This presentation showcases Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) undertaken as part of pilot projects from key infrastructure sectors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including urban development, transport, energy, water, and social development. Challenges, priorities, and key issues arising are…

HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

1 May 2019
There are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). This HIA framework was developed to identify, mitigate, and manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration…

Hazardous Material Management in Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ)

1 May 2019
The Thilawa Special Economic Zone is the first operational SEZ in Myanmar and one of the largest industrial development. Thilawa SEZ recognized the need for proper hazardous material management in addition to waste management to avoid accidents such as chemical accidents and explosions. It has…

Business Models to Promote Community Technology Uptake (IDCOL)

24 April 2019
Learn more about IDCOL, a development financial institution owned by the Bangladesh government, and check out how it operates in infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

ADB’s Support on Small and Medium Enterprises Financing

12 April 2019
There are several barriers that prohibit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries. Some of these barriers include lack of collateral and high lending rates. Check out how the Asian Development Bank is assisting SMEs in its developing member countries access financial resources.

De-Risking Impact Tech

12 April 2019
Asia’s sustainable development challenges are primed for technology solutions. Meanwhile, the cost of technology is plummeting. This presentation shares how the Asian Development Bank has taken action to enable technology-based solutions in the region.

Managing a “Mission-Driven-for-Profits Start-Up” from Home​

12 April 2019
Check out how Queenrides is creating impact in empowering women riders and drivers using a feminine approach.