Future Cities: Reenergizing the Way We Do Development Read more about Future Cities: Reenergizing the Way We Do Development Recognizing the risks associated with the challenge of Asia and the Pacific's rising urban population, the Future Cities Program (FCP) is a new approach that pilots how Asian Development Bank (ADB) can better engage with cities, broaden the operational pipeline, and have more effective results. Lessons learned from the FCP can also be applied in various projects within ADB.
Future Cities: Reenergizing the Way We Do Development Read more about Future Cities: Reenergizing the Way We Do Development ADB Senior Urban Development Specialist Andrew McIntyre leads the Future Cities Program, a new approach that pilots how ADB can better engage with cities, broaden the operational pipeline, and have more effective results. In this Insight Thursday session, he shared lessons learned from establishing the program, how they can and are being applied across ADB, and how this novel approach is making a difference in ADB’s work. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Localizing Global Agendas: Introductory Statement Read more about Localizing Global Agendas: Introductory Statement Asia has seen remarkable growth in the last four decades though at the expense of inequality and environmental degradation. Lal Shanker Ghimire from the National Planning Commission of Nepal pointed out the need for Asia to move into a development model that considers economic, social, and environmental impacts.
Developing Markets Associates Read more about Developing Markets Associates Remittances are a key source of development finance with about two-thirds of the global flow going to countries in Asia and the Pacific. This presentation looks at why there is an ongoing global pressure to reduce remittance costs. Trends in global remittances are likewise examined.
Asian Water Development Outlook 2016 Read more about Asian Water Development Outlook 2016 Asia and the Pacific shows a positive trend in strengthening water security with the number of water insecure countries dropping to 29 from 38 in 2013, according to this edition of the Asian Water Development Outlook.
ADB Transport Forum 2016 Read more about ADB Transport Forum 2016 Sustainable Transport for All is the world’s new ambition for transport, as reflected in the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. Asia and the Pacific will be pivotal in mainstreaming sustainable transport. The region is home to majority of the world’s population and has the largest challenges in terms of poverty, pollution, and climate change. Providing sustainable transport for all will be essential for tackling each of these urgent issues. Preforum Events - 12 September 2016:
Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects Read more about Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects With Asia set to surpass the rest of the world’s energy consumption before 2035, project implementers and stakeholders need to understand the development and needs of the region’s energy sector to meet its challenges. ADB has provided over $28 billion in loans and grants for energy-related projects from 2008 to 2014 to its developing member countries (DMCs), as well as added value through a wealth of knowledge and suitable practices.
Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies Workshop Read more about Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies Workshop This Workshop on Tax Evasion: Investigation and Compliance Strategies aimed to support participant countries in designing or reviewing their policies and strategies for tackling tax evasion through investigation and compliance work programs. The learning event enabled the participants to share approaches and experiences in tackling international tax evasion, focus on best practices from a range of tax administrations, and develop plans for tackling the specific challenges their countries face.
ADB: Trends and Patterns in Climate Finance Read more about ADB: Trends and Patterns in Climate Finance This presentation provides an overview of climate financing trends and patterns in general. It also examines the flow of climate finance in Asia and the Pacific. It shares details of Asian Development Bank's initiatives in relation to climate financing.
Transport for Green Cities Read more about Transport for Green Cities This presentation analyzes the causal relationship between transport and the other sectors. It examines the transport trends in Asia and the Pacific, and also suggests a number of strategies for greening transport. ADB’s transport transformation and green city projects are discussed.