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.
Collaboration for Resilient & Green Recovery: Realizing the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy Read more about Collaboration for Resilient & Green Recovery: Realizing the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy
RISE Knowledge Product Launch: Water-Sensitive Informal Settlement Upgrading Read more about RISE Knowledge Product Launch: Water-Sensitive Informal Settlement Upgrading Download the three knowledge products at bit.ly/2PiHs1j. -----
Keynote Lecture: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific: Role of ADB Read more about Keynote Lecture: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability in Asia-Pacific: Role of ADB Tomoyuki Kimura, Director General of ADB's Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department gave a keynote lecture during the Opening Plenary of the International Symposium on Education and Research in Global Environmental Studies in Asia organized by Kyoto University on 26 November 2019. He presented an overview of ADB's integrated approach that combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships under Strategy 2030 and engaged with experts and scholars in discussions to enhance environmental sustainability in Asia and the Pacific.
2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Read more about 2nd Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific This workshop aims to disseminate the findings and technical guidance materials developed during Phase 1 of ADB's Technical Assistance on Supporting the Implementation of Environment Related SDGs in Asia and the Pacific, and disseminate knowledge, experiences and lessons learnt from the Phase 2 in-country subprojects from Mongolia, the Philippines and Viet Nam, and other relevant case studies. It also seeks to agree on the next steps in taking forward this agenda.
Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans Read more about Resilient Atoll Nations in Productive Oceans
Toward the Low-Carbon City - Integrated Approach of Seoul (RUS) Read more about Toward the Low-Carbon City - Integrated Approach of Seoul (RUS) This presentation outlines Seoul's urban transformation from the 1950s to the current day, emphasizing an integrated approach to urban transport, water and sanitation, and energy.
How Corporate Foresight Can Help Developing Institutions Manage Knowledge Read more about How Corporate Foresight Can Help Developing Institutions Manage Knowledge To build a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, the region needs to build thought leadership, agenda-shaping capability, and execution ability. Firms drive development through scenarios, radars, and platforms as key strategic foresight tools. This presentation proposes a reference model that was designed based on best practices from the private sector.
Bertrand Furno Keywords ADB finance Read more about Bertrand Furno Bertrand Furno is an Executive Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) representing Belgium, France, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. He was appointed effective 1 October 2023. Mr. Furno is a national of France. He received his Master in Political Science in 1984, completed by a Master in Public Law in 1986. He then joined the French National School of Administration (ENA) from 1988 to 1990.