Adapting Global Smart Ticketing Solutions to Local Realities Read more about Adapting Global Smart Ticketing Solutions to Local Realities In this presentation, Mr. Noka discussed how to adapt automated fare collection (AFC) solutions created for developed countries to the needs of developing countries such as the Philippines. He also talked through the features of AFC solutions, as well as the development process of an AFC solution for the Philippine transport sector.
Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Railway Design, Construction, Operation and Asset Management Read more about Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Railway Design, Construction, Operation and Asset Management In this presentation, Mr. Makwana gives an overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM), including the drivers for its global adoption, and its uses in the railway sector. He also presents a number of technology solutions for rail track systems, electrification, signalling and communications, as well as some implementation challenges regarding BIM.
Asset Management Digitalization: Key Transformations Introduced by Digital Technologies Read more about Asset Management Digitalization: Key Transformations Introduced by Digital Technologies In this presentation, Mr. Romei shares Systra's experience with asset digitalization, including the challenges involved and case studies that illustrate its successful implementation. He also emphasized the value of utilizing digital technologies such as big data and IoT, and integrated platforms to deliver solutions for asset digitalization and effective decision making.
Infrastructure Sustainability: A Shift of Priorities Towards Lifecycle Cost and Maintenance Read more about Infrastructure Sustainability: A Shift of Priorities Towards Lifecycle Cost and Maintenance In this presentation, Mr. Leather cites inadequate financing support to develop high-quality, high-capacity transport infrastructure and services as a key contributing factor to the current infrastructure gap in Asia and the Pacific. He also emphasized the importance of rehabilitation, improved management, and maintenance in improving the region's railroad system standards and operations, as well as the changing areas for ADB assistance in the railway sector.
Maricar Barrogo Keywords ADB water Read more about Maricar Barrogo Maricar Barrogo has been involved in the design and administration of ADB’s water and urban development projects in South Asia and Southeast Asia since 2011. She is also a key member of the team managing the Pacific and Southeast Asia portfolio of water and urban development sector office. She joined ADB in 2008 where she assisted in the processing of energy, transport and education projects in the Pacific. Prior to ADB, she worked in the government sector as a technical officer in the Presidential Management Staff under the Office of the President of the Philippines.
Kiyoshi Nakamitsu Keywords water sanitation WASH ADB sanitation dialogue Read more about Kiyoshi Nakamitsu Kiyoshi is the Unit Head Project Administration for the South Asia, SG-Water and Urban Development in ADB. He has more than 27 years of professional experience across Asia and Africa primarily in urban development, water and environmental sanitation, social sector, and governance.
Ahmed Ali Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Ahmed Ali Mr. Ali is currently the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Republic of Maldives. He is also the appointed board member of the SAARC Energy Centre since 2009. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, Mr. Ali plays a crucial role in the planning and development of the Maldives energy sector. He was actively involved in formulating the Maldives energy policies and strategies including the Maldives National Energy Policy and Strategy and Maldives Scaling Up Renewable Energy Investment Plan.
Farida Alijonovna Djumabaeva Keywords ADB urm Gender and Social Development Read more about Farida Alijonovna Djumabaeva Farida Alijonovna Djumabaeva is currently holding ADB Uzbekistan resident mission post as a gender and social development officer.
Patrick Osewe Keywords Patrick Osewe health sector group ADB sustainable development Read more about Patrick Osewe Dr. Patrick L. Osewe is a leading global expert on public health and the Chief of the Health Sector Group at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In close collaboration with the Health Sector Committee, he currently leads the application of evidence-based and innovative approaches to address priority and emerging health issues in Asia and the Pacific ¾focusing on the nexus of Universal Health Coverage, pandemic preparedness, education, social protection, climate change and finance.
Asia-Pacific Railway Innovations Forum 2019 Read more about Asia-Pacific Railway Innovations Forum 2019 The level of railway technology varies greatly throughout developing Asia and the Pacific but is often ancient in terms of railway infrastructures, systems, and rolling stock. New technologies in the digital sphere, from control systems to data gathering, create an immense opportunity, but at the same time, the agony of choice as countries must sort and prioritize which technologies are the most appropriate in their specific, national case.