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Engineering for Climate Coastal Engineering Methods for Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans

28 August 2019
This presentation discussed various nature-based solutions to restore eroded shorelines and enhance coastal resilience. It also discussed drivers of coastal erosion and the effects of sea level rise.

Keynote Speech

28 August 2019
In this keynote speech, Mr. Hussain Rasheed Hassan, Minister of Environment, Maldives welcomed the delegates of the Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans conference and shared his perspective on the importance of developing climate resilience in developing atoll nations, especially in the…

Digital by Default

28 August 2019
“Digital by default” is the assumption that information will be made publicly available in the interest of transparency, in contrast to historic approaches in which openness was an exception by conscious choice in particular circumstances. This approach means designing communications tactics and…

Social Media Opportunities and Challenges

28 August 2019
Increasingly, there is a shift in communications approaches among governments and development organizations as they look to move away from the traditional forms of one-way communication, or the “tell and sell” model, to a more participatory and inclusive approach of fostering meaningful two-way…

Building Your Brand in the Digital Age

28 August 2019
In a crowded, noisy marketplace, it’s vital to streamline communications to establish a strong identity and message. In this session, Francesca Ayala shares her experiences of helping private sector companies communicate effectively and build their brands online. She will discuss the importance of…

Learning from Each Other

28 August 2019
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to make a short 5-10 minute presentation to describe their work and share examples of their organization’s communications strengths and areas where they think it could be improved. The aim of this session is to both learn from other’s…

PHOTO GALLERY Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans

27 August 2019
Selected photos taken during the Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans event held from 27-29 August 2019 in the Maldives.

Opening Remarks 8th International Skills Forum

27 August 2019
Government has an important role to play in leveraging technological advances for inclusive growth. In his opening remarks, ADB's Bambang Susantono share how governments can help the workforce become future-ready.

Two Simple Ways We Bring Joy Back in Learning

27 August 2019
51Talk's Cecilia Lewis shares the conditions that would lead to effective learning.

Empowering Teachers through Technology

27 August 2019
Technology can never replace the critical behavioral relationship between the teacher and child, including demonstration of emotional connection and positive motivation. Learn more from this presentation.