Integrated Solid Waste Management Planning Read more about Integrated Solid Waste Management Planning This presentation provides a general overview of integrated solid waste management (ISWM). The readiness of the Asia and Pacific region to meet the demands of an ISWM system is examined. It also aims to find out how Asian Development Bank can assist its developing member countries meet future demands through ISWM planning.
Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific ADB President Takehiko Nakao in his speech touched upon three issues: (i) why strong health systems are important for development in Asia and the Pacific; (ii) why ICT is the key to strengthening health systems; and (iii) how ADB will contribute to promoting universal health coverage in developing member countries.
2nd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific Read more about 2nd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific Skills development is vital to developing Asian countries’ economic growth. Know about new approaches to skills development from this forum.
Green Growth, Green Jobs, and Green Skills in Asia: Overall and Regional Findings of the ADB-Hong Kong Institute of Education Policy Research Study Read more about Green Growth, Green Jobs, and Green Skills in Asia: Overall and Regional Findings of the ADB-Hong Kong Institute of Education Policy Research Study This presentation gives an overview and shares findings of the Asian Development Bank Policy Research Study on Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs. The key issues that need to be addressed by policy makers and researchers, including the big chance issues emerging from the research study, are highlighted.
WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific Read more about WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific Drawing on a cross-section of 43 case studies prepared specially for this book, WaterWealth explains the challenges to improving water governance and management across Asia and the Pacific region. It illustrates many examples of new approaches and practices already being applied by basin managers to secure water for all.
WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific Read more about WaterWealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific Drawing on a cross-section of 43 case studies prepared specially for this book, WaterWealth explains the challenges to improving water governance and management across Asia and the Pacific region. It illustrates many examples of new approaches and practices already being applied by basin managers to secure water for all.
Call for Mentors Read more about Call for Mentors Many water and wastewater utilities in Asia and the Pacific need help to deliver better services to their customers. Asian Development Bank (ADB), to this end, has created the Water Operators Partnerships program. ADB invites utilities to become mentors to help improve the operational efficiency of utilities in the region.
External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific Read more about External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific Organized by the Governance Thematic Group of ADB in partnership with the Decentralization and Local Governance network, this learning event on External Support for Decentralization Reforms and Local Governance Systems in the Asia-Pacific: Better Performance, Higher Impact? focused on reform processes and their results in ADB's developing member countries. It reviewed both national reform processes, as well as support strategies and instruments provided by development partners.