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Innovation for Health Economic Zones and Border Area Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion

16 to 17 August 2018
Countries in the Greaker Mekong Subregion shared experiences in addressing health risks and opportunities in relation to economic zone and border area development. The forum aimed for a regional alignment of strategies to maximize health opportunities and mitigate transboundary and other health…
Organizer: Human and Social Development Sector Office

Launch of the Asia Regional Trade and Connectivity Fund

2 May 2018
ADB and the Government of the United Kingdom launched the Asia Regional Trade and Connectivity Fund (ARTCF) last 02 May 2018. The fund will assist ADB members in addressing the key challenges they face in improving regional integration. ARTCF will also help ADB developing member countries identify…
Organizer: Office of Cofinancing Operations

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

26 April 2018
Jeff Taylor discussed the transition of ADB’s procurement approach from “one size fits all” to “fit for purpose” to save time and bring private sector and hi-tech solutions into more projects. The new policy is designed to deliver significant benefits and flexibility throughout the project…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

The Dawn of International Arbitration in the South Pacific: Regional International Arbitration Conference

12 to 13 February 2018
The Government of Fiji, in collaboration with ADB and United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, cohosted the first-of-its kind inaugural South Pacific International Arbitration Conference to raise awareness and discuss the positive…
Organizer: Office of the General Counsel

Launch of ADB's Public-Private Partnership Monitor

23 November 2017
ADB's Public-Private Partnership Monitor aims to increase the level and quality of private sector participation in infrastructure. ADB launched the Public-Private Partnership Monitor, an annual report that provides data on the business environment and challenges for public-private partnerships in…
Organizer: Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership

Corporate Governance: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia

20 to 21 November 2017
ADB, together with International Finance Corporation, Financial Times, and London School of Economics, organized a conference on corporate governance challenges and opportunities in Asia. Over 100 regulators, judges, executives, lawyers, and ADB staff discussed issues relating to corporate…
Organizer: Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office, Office of the General Counsel, Private Sector Operations Department

The Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee Program

16 November 2017
Christine Engstrom, Bart Raemaekers, and Sabine Spohn of ADB’s Private Sector Operations Department shared the key features of the Microfinance Risk Participation and Guarantee Program. They also discussed how using credit enhancements and working with private commercial banks can improve access to…
Organizer: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Clean Technology Startups Can Solve Climate Change

5 to 8 June 2017
Asia needs cleantech solutions—innovative technologies, products, and services that enable more efficient use and management of energy and natural resources. By 2030, energy demand is projected to almost double in the Asia and Pacific region. Unless we move to cleaner sources of energy, Asia will…
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Workshop on the Classification of Regional Projects

29 to 31 May 2017
Regional cooperation and integration (RCI) is a process by which national economies become more interconnected regionally. RCI plays an important role in accelerating growth and reducing poverty. Asian Development Bank's RCI Thematic Group (RCI TG) Skills Development Plan for 2017-2018 aims to…
Organizer: Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Trade Division

Country Studies on Economic Corridor Development and a Background Paper on the Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific

25 May 2017
The RCI-TG Secretariat held a final workshop to discuss two country studies on Economic Corridor Development and a background Paper on The Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific. The workshop aimed to solicit comments on the country studies and discuss the proposed coverage of the background and…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department, Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Trade Division