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Using Excise Taxation of Alcohol Products as a Fiscal and Public Health Tool in ASEAN Countries

31 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the justification and methodology for reforming alcohol excise tax policies in ASEAN countries to reduce consumption and increase tax revenues, highlighting the health and economic harms of alcohol use.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Tobacco Excise in Indonesia

31 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of complexities of tobacco excise taxation in Indonesia, focusing on its impact on demand, revenue generation, and potential substitution effects among different types of cigarettes.
Organizer: Health Sector Group, Human and Social Development Sector Office

Build Back Better Sector Guide Volume 5 Social Infrastructure

28 March 2025
This presentation outlines strategies and considerations for enhancing social infrastructure resilience and recovery in the aftermath of disasters.
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Lessons from BBB Approach from ADBs School Reconstruction Support

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the "Build Back Better" approach used by the ADB to reconstruct schools
Organizer: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Transforming Policy and Investment Through Mainstreaming Rapid Approaches for Natural Capital Assessment and Accounting

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the strategies for integrating natural capital assessment and accounting into policy and investment decisions to enhance environmental sustainability and economic development across various countries.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Objectives and Implementation of Republic Act No 11995 Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System Act

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the keynote speech on the Philippine Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) and its objectives, key players, and related workshops following the impact of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption on local ecosystems and livelihoods.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Highlights and Lessons Learned from the 3Ps Project Philippines Pilot

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the lessons learned and key activities from pilot projects in the Philippines focused on enhancing watershed management and assessing ecosystem services through collaboration between Stanford University, the ADB, and DENR.
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

Highlights and Lessons Learned from the 3Ps Project Sri Lanka Pilot

28 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the lessons learned and key activities from pilot projects in the Philippines focused on enhancing watershed management and assessing ecosystem services through collaboration between Stanford University, the ADB, and DENR. 
Organizer: Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office

The Potential of SolarHydrogen in Healthcare Energy Security

27 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the potential of solar-hydrogen technology to enhance energy access and sustainability in remote healthcare facilities, particularly in developing countries like Papua New Guinea and the Philippines.
Organizer: Energy Sector Office

Riding Sunbeams Solar PV and Net Zero in Railways Case of India

27 March 2025
This presentation gives an overview of the Indian Railways' ambitious plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 through extensive solar energy integration and electrification efforts.
Organizer: Energy Sector Office