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FIJComparative Analysis of FijisLegal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement Indigenous Peoples

31 October 2016
The term Indigenous Peoples is used in a generic sense to refer to a distinct, vulnerable, social and cultural group possessing the following characteristics in varying degrees: (i) self-identification as members of a distinct indigenous cultural group and recognition of this identity by others; (…

Financial Integration and External Spillovers

28 October 2016
This presentation discusses the evolution of financial integration in the region. It also highlights the roles and impact of external shocks in the region's economy.

Research and Development and its Role for Digital Learning to Address Education Quality Equity and Efficiency

28 October 2016
While most research programs on digital learning for development are aligned with global education agendas, various gaps still exist. Addressing these gaps is the key for digital learning development research to fulfill the pivotal role of enhancing equity and quality and improving efficiency.

Five Communication Management Decisions Tool

27 October 2016
Learn about the Five Communication Management Decisions tool as applied in the Sarangaya case. In the proposed workshop activity, the management objectives of the Citizens Action Forum and Metro Sarangaya Water Authority are to be listed in two separate tables.

A Course Review on Integrated Solid Waste Management

27 October 2016
This presentation shares highlights of the three-week course on Solid Waste Management offered by the UNESCO-IHE, Institute for Water Education in Delft in the Netherlands. It gives a snapshot of the lectures, exercises, and excursions done under the course.

Asian Economic Outlook and Challenges Ahead

27 October 2016
Despite global headwinds, the growth in developing Asia is steady at 5.7% in 2016 and 2017. This growth, however, will also bring long-term challenges for it to become sustainable. This presentation provides a snapshot of the region's economic outlook that can also be of help in assessing urban…

Challenges for Sustainable Urban Development in Asia

27 October 2016
Urbanization is a mega trend. Half of humanity lives in cities today, and the figure will increase to 60 percent by 2030. Rapid urbanization exerts huge pressure on basic services and infrastructure in cities. As Asian countries quickly urbanize, the challenges need to be addressed for cities to…

Financing for Sustainable Urbanization

27 October 2016
Mobilizing funds to suport sustainable urbanization remains a big challenge in Asia. Specifically, the biggest challenge is boosting investments on urban development while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth. This presentation looks into the urban infrastructure needs in the region and shares…

Financing Innovation as the Key to Urban Development in China

27 October 2016
The rate of urbanization in the People's Republic of China (PRC) has been constantly growing. This presentation shares case studies on urban development financing in PRC and shares some practices that other urbanized countries can learn from.

Challenges of Sustainable Urbanization The Case of Thailand

27 October 2016
This presentation shares the experience of Thailand in dealing with the challenges of sustainable urbanization. It enumerates specific steps taken by the government and its partners to help solve the pressing issues of urbanization.