Distance Learning Reach and Effectiveness in South Asia during School Closures Read more about Distance Learning Reach and Effectiveness in South Asia during School Closures ADB and UNICEF shared their research findings on the reach and effectiveness of distance learning (including high, low & no tech) in South Asia.
A Closer Look at Chlorination Read more about A Closer Look at Chlorination Chlorination has been used as a method of disinfecting drinking water for over 100 years and remains one of the most widely used technologies throughout the world. There are a wide range of considerations for water system operators to ensure that chlorination is both safe and effective. The ‘Closer Look at Chlorination’ workshop covered topics such as:
ADB Distinguished Speaker Program—Edward Glaeser Read more about ADB Distinguished Speaker Program—Edward Glaeser Cities have the potential to play a fundamental role in bringing entrepreneurs and workers together, creating new and better jobs, and driving economic growth.
Financial Sustainability of Water Utilities and the Impacts of COVID-19 Read more about Financial Sustainability of Water Utilities and the Impacts of COVID-19 The team from Wedgewood White, Paul Webber, and Paul White shared their experiences about the financial impacts of COVID-19 and some of the strategies that have been put into place by utilities to ensure their ongoing financial sustainability during the pandemic. Alexandra Conroy from ADB’s Pacific Department moderated the session.
Strategies for Supplying Water to Informal Areas and Handwashing in Public Places Read more about Strategies for Supplying Water to Informal Areas and Handwashing in Public Places The workshop provided information on the range of designs that have been implemented around the world to support improved handwashing. While this has not historically been a role for utilities, there is strong demand in many countries for utilities to support handwashing as a COVID-19 response measure.
Better Data for Better Decisions Read more about Better Data for Better Decisions This invitation-only event was organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and was a knowledge-sharing event under the “Space in Support for International Development Assistance,” a global initiative in partnership with ADB, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the World Bank.
Pacific WASH Webinars Read more about Pacific WASH Webinars The Pacific WASH Webinar Series is a collaboration between the ADB and the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association (PWWA) with its member utilities supported through WASH Regional TA-6551 Strengthening WASH Practices and Hygiene Behavioral Change in the Pacific.
ADBI-University of Cambridge Webinar on Fintech and Regulatory Innovation: Project Showcase Read more about ADBI-University of Cambridge Webinar on Fintech and Regulatory Innovation: Project Showcase 16:00–18:30 Tokyo time
ADBI-Stanford University Virtual Workshop on Electricity Markets in a High-Renewables World Read more about ADBI-Stanford University Virtual Workshop on Electricity Markets in a High-Renewables World 13:00–15:00 Tokyo time
Online ADB Sanitation Dialogue 2021 (ASD 2021) Read more about Online ADB Sanitation Dialogue 2021 (ASD 2021) Background As the 21st-century transitions into a new decade, 453 million people across Asia and the Pacific still defecate in the open. About 1.2 billion people have no access to basic sanitation services. Of these numbers, 72% live in rural areas.