World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable Read more about World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UN Environment on 5 June and celebrated by ADB's Environment Thematic Group. This year's theme, 'Beat Air Pollution", is aligned with the operational priorities of ADB’s Strategy 2030 including those aimed at making cities more livable and providing better health for all. In order to address air pollution integrated approaches from the urban, transport, energy and health sectors are needed.
Impact of Air Pollution on Youth Read more about Impact of Air Pollution on Youth In this presentation, William Lucht emphasized the health effects of air pollution on the youth. He also encouraged participants to beat air pollution by suggesting specific actions to incorporate such as proper vehicle maintenance and using public transport.
PHOTO GALLERY: Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade Read more about PHOTO GALLERY: Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade A selection of official event photos taken during the Seminar on International Rules and Practices for Secure International Trade, which aimed to guide participants through the typical trade and supply chain finance cycle, identifying the correct trade product for different stages and situations and how to apply them for best results and development impact. Click here for the complete set of event photos.
Trade Finance Program in Central and West Asia Read more about Trade Finance Program in Central and West Asia In this presentation, Ms. Khurodze discussed ADB's Trade Finance Program, which provides guarantees and loans to banks to support trade. She also gave an overview of the program's main products, benefits, and highlights.
ADB Private Sector Financial Institutions (Russian Version) Read more about ADB Private Sector Financial Institutions (Russian Version) In this presentation, Mr. Azizov provides an introduction to ADB's Private Sector Financial Institutions as a single-window solution for ADB's Financial Institution clients. He also gave some insight into ADB's value addition, ADB's project approval workflow, and case studies that illustrate the impact of its private sector programs and technical assistance.
ADB Private Sector Financial Institutions (English Version) Read more about ADB Private Sector Financial Institutions (English Version) In this presentation, Mr. Azizov provides an introduction to ADB's Private Sector Financial Institutions as a single-window solution for ADB's Financial Institution clients. He also gave some insight into ADB's value addition, ADB's project approval workflow, and case studies that illustrate the impact of its private sector programs and technical assistance.
Start Up Your Supply Chain Finance Business with Payables Finance Read more about Start Up Your Supply Chain Finance Business with Payables Finance In this presentation, Mr. Entrekin gives an overview of payables financing, its advantages, and a guide to prospecting and convincing anchor buyers to offer payables finance. He also discusses how to approach the onboarding of suppliers, the technological tools to support Supply Chain Finance, and the decision factors that banks should consider.
Benefits of Trade Finance Instruments for Risk Mitigation and Capital Adequacy Read more about Benefits of Trade Finance Instruments for Risk Mitigation and Capital Adequacy In this presentation, Mr. Raithelhuber discussed credit risk in trade finance and the Basel capital frameworks. He also enumerates the benefits of unfunded trade finance instruments, as well as ADB's funded and unfunded trade facilitation.
Minh Nguyen Keywords ADB Youth for Asia asian development bank Read more about Minh Nguyen Minh Nguyen is a senior youth regional program manager at ADB's Youth for Asia initiative in Asian Development Bank.
Designed Elastic Components to Improve Life Cycle Costs of Track Superstructures Read more about Designed Elastic Components to Improve Life Cycle Costs of Track Superstructures In this presentation, Mr. Dorfner shares Getzner's solutions to vibrations and structure-borne noise generated by railways, which have a detrimental effect on track superstructure components such as rails, sleepers, and ballasts. He also underscores the importance of introducing more elasticity into the railway superstructure to reduce maintenance outlay and life cycle costs.