World of Water Operators Partnerships: What Is It, Why it Works, and What’s Ahead Read more about World of Water Operators Partnerships: What Is It, Why it Works, and What’s Ahead Learn about water operators from ADB’s developing member countries from a different perspective—not as clients but as public servants striving to give the best service to their customers. More specifically, find out what are their struggles and aspirations, their pride in what they do, and how they look up to other water operators in the world to improve their services.
Digital Transformation Culture Read more about Digital Transformation Culture An organizational culture that is obsessed with its current customers is characterized by empathy, flexibility, simplicity, and trust. Transformation of organizational culture is the essential first step before the implementation of a new technology can become meaningful.
Digital Transformation Culture Read more about Digital Transformation Culture Gerry McGovern, founder and CEO of Customer Carewords, explained how a digital culture can be internally built at ADB where flexibility, simplicity, empathy, and trust are the norm. He asserted that implementing new technology is often pointless unless the organization culture is transformed as well. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Kee-Yung Nam Keywords economist energy sector ADB Read more about Kee-Yung Nam Dr. Kee-Yung Nam is the Principal Energy Economist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department (SDCC), Asian Development Bank where he conceptualizes the development of the energy sector strategies and policies and advises in the formulation of the energy sector lending and non-lending pipeline of projects. He is also responsible for the Energy Sector Trust Funds and undertakes analysis and assessment of key energy sector issues-particularly in clean energy technologies.
Ryotaro Hayashi Keywords ADB education Read more about Ryotaro Hayashi Ryotaro works on improving the education sector in South Asia, particularly Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Nepal. Before joining ADB as a Young Professional in 2015, he has worked for 10 years in international development organizations like the World Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Asian Development Bank Keywords no poverty ADB IFI Read more about Asian Development Bank ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.. https://www.adb.org/
Sunghoon Kris Moon Keywords capacity building knowledge production/sharing and advisory projects either directly with cities or via partnerships with international organizations Urban Development ADB Read more about Sunghoon Kris Moon As part of ADB’s Urban Sector Group, Kris works to develop innovative urban development solutions that make cities more livable for all city dwellers. Prior to joining ADB, Kris led the Strategic Planning and Partnership team at the Seoul Urban Solutions Agency, working with international organizations including ADB, World Bank and EBRD. Kris handled numerous capacity building, knowledge production/sharing and advisory projects either directly with cities or via partnerships with international organizations.
Asia Leadership Program Read more about Asia Leadership Program Asia needs leaders and changes agents to bring climate change solutions and sustainable development to the region. The Asia Leadership Program on Sustainable Development and Climate Change aimed to produce a critical mass of “change agents” among policy makers and practitioners in ADB’s client countries. These change agents would incorporate innovative solutions for climate change and sustainable development in their policies and development programs; and catalyze and facilitate expanded sharing of knowledge solutions with and among ADB’s client countries.
Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives? Read more about Innovation Possible: Alternative Perspectives? ADB’s Special Project Facilitator Jitendra Shah shares his views and insights on how to overcome obstacles, foster innovation, and promote risk-taking within ADB. The institution’s collective experience on attitudes to failing, perfectionism, and risk-taking are also examined. This video covers the full session of Insight Thursday, ADB's in-house knowledge sharing series.