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Regional Health and Safety Training in the South Asia Region

26 to 29 August 2024
The Asian Development Bank’s Office of Safeguards conducted a 4-day training for South Asia DMC representatives in Colombo, Sri Lanka entitled ‘Regional Health and Safety Training in the South Asia Region.’ The training is aimed at strengthening safeguards implementation at project level for…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2024 Launch

22 August 2024
Climate change poses a growing threat to people and their livelihoods in Asia and the Pacific. Record heat waves, catastrophic floods, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events became more frequent. Yet critical data gaps hindered our understanding of climate impacts, particularly on…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department

Empowering Mongolias Green Future Advancing Transition Finance for Sustainable Development

21 to 22 August 2024
Mongolia is experiencing severe climate change impacts, threatening its environment, economy, and cultural heritage. As a large landlocked country, it faces risks from desertification, rising temperatures, and extreme weather. Transitioning to a sustainable, green economy is crucial. The financial…
Organizer: Finance Sector Office

Capacity Building Workshop for Pakistan Government Officials on ADB Processes and Procedures

19 to 23 August 2024
The Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) Capacity Development Resource Centre (CDRC), in line with one of its core objectives to enhance the capacity of stakeholders in project preparation and implementation, conducted the Capacity-Building Program for Pakistan Government Officials on ADB Processes and…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, South Asia Department

Training on Health and Safety in Pakistan

19 to 22 August 2024
The Asian Development Bank’s Office of Safeguards conducted a 4-day training on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) for the various executing and implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) of ADB-funded projects in Islamabad, Pakistan entitled ‘Training on Occupational Health and Safety in Pakistan.’ The…
Organizer: Office of Safeguards

Public Transportation Innovations and Adaptation Planning for Climate Change A Case Study of Florida

13 August 2024
In response to challenges such as declining ridership, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and driven by technological advancements, public transportation agencies have implemented various innovations to revitalize the transit industry. This presentation examined the impact of these…
Organizer: Transport Sector Office

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with Asian Development Bank and World Bank

13 August 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. These activities benefit…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

BuildProc Procurement Certification Program

9 August 2024
A well-functioning public procurement system is essential for economic development. It efficiently utilizes scarce public sector resources and delivers value to society. Developing procurement capacity requires long-term investment. BuildProc is a competency-based program aiming to achieve long-…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

2024 International Development Opportunities Seminar Australia

8 to 15 August 2024
ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. This is a roadshow seminar…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Pensions in Ageing Asia Policy Insights and Priorities

8 August 2024
Financial preparedness and comprehensive pension and social security strategies, tailored to address the country-specific urgency of demographic changes, are vital in ensuring old-age well-being. As Asia faces a rapidly aging population, how can policymakers guarantee adequate pensions and social…
Organizer: Economic Research and Development Impact Department