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ADBs Energy Sector Operations

10 July 2015
This presentation discusses Strategy 2020 and Energy Policy 2009 as the contexts for Asian Development Bank's work in the energy sector. It provides an overview of the sector by examining volume through type of assistance, and greening of the energy agenda. The sector’s programs and approaches are…

WastetoEnergy for Clean and Sustainable Asian Cities

10 July 2015
This presentation introduces the Korea District Heating Corporation and its major business areas. The rationale for utilizing waste-to-energy (WtE), including its process and benefits, are explained. It also shares the advantages of working with Korean public corporations on WtE projects.

Engineering Service for Power Plant Performance Improvement Program

10 July 2015
This presentation introduces the Performance Engineering Service Group of enesG worldwide. It discusses the process and engineering activities of the company’s Plant Performance Improvement Program. Retrofit is proposed as a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way to meet increasing…

Improving Rail and Freight Transport Efficiency Insights from the 10th International Freight Conference

3 July 2015
This presentation was delivered by Takeshi Fukayama and Jeff Procak in a knowledge-sharing event at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Headquarters. It discusses the Organization for Cooperation of Railways, including its profile and history, and the highlights from the 10th International Freight…

The Role of Communication in Governance and Reform

30 June 2015
Major tax reforms were implemented in Maldives from 2010 to 2011. Anticipating public and private stakeholder resistance to paying new taxes, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority implemented a communication and awareness raising campaign to educate and convince the public about the necessity of…

The Role of Communication in Governance and Reform

30 June 2015
Behavior change communication strategies used by ADB’s Enhancing Tax Administration Capacity project in Maldives produced a positive effect on the government’s tax and governance reforms. This report details the communication and awareness-raising campaign that was used to convince the public about…

Proof in Poverty Can End What are We Waiting for

18 June 2015
Can we really end poverty? A model for eradicating extreme poverty developed by the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee offers proof. According to the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee’s graduation model, addressing poverty reduction entails looking beyond microfinance. Extreme poverty…

Bluer Than Blue Boosting the Ocean Economy

8 June 2015
The blog discusses the importance of the blue economy in boosting sustainable economic activities related to the ocean and emphasizes the need for integrated and science-based approaches to manage ocean resources, ensuring benefits for current and future generations while protecting marine…

Enabling Communication in Times of Disaster

2 June 2015
FireChat is a free mobile phone application that functions as a communication tool for posting messages without the need for cellular service or connection to an internet network. It has been used in situations where there was congestion in cellular and internet signals due to the volume of users;…

New Communication Technologies Linking Stakeholders in Difficult Communication Environments

2 June 2015
When emergencies or disasters strike, communication can be as vital as food and shelter but it is also among the infrastructure systems that are easily damaged or rendered unavailable. This report discusses the utility of Firechat, an off-grid communication technology, to Asian Development Bank-…