Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific Read more about Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific The Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia and the Pacific (ACI) was established in 1999 as a regional forum to support national and multilateral efforts that address and reduce corruption in Asia and the Pacific. It is ADB’s flagship program on anticorruption and is composed of 34 members that have subscribed to the 2001 Action Plan.
Creating Partnerships at all Levels for Water-Related Disaster Risk Reduction by Involving all Read more about Creating Partnerships at all Levels for Water-Related Disaster Risk Reduction by Involving all This presentation emphasized the importance of involving stakeholders in creating partnerships and developing networks at all levels (community, country, region and worldwide) in sharing knowledge/information and enhancing the capacity and awareness towards water-related risk reduction.
Linking Integrity Tools with Capacity Development in Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Viet Nam Read more about Linking Integrity Tools with Capacity Development in Lao PDR, Cambodia, and Viet Nam This presentation discussed the scope of integrity management, the process involved with the integrity management toolbox, and the gaps and elements of success in water integrity capacity development in Southeast Asia.
PHOTOS: Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices Read more about PHOTOS: Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices Photos taken during the Communications Capacity Building Program for Developing Member Countries’ Communications Offices.
A Paradigm Shift for Sustainable Energy in the Pacific Read more about A Paradigm Shift for Sustainable Energy in the Pacific As large sums are invested in renewable power in the Pacific, these investments’ sustainability is uncertain if the viability of SOE power utilities is not assured. ADB is assisting utility companies in the Pacific by conducting a comprehensive diagnostic review of their operations and the environment in which the utility operates. The review covers financial management and accounting, operational procedures, maintenance practices, customer billing systems; as well as external factors, such as SOE governance, regulation, and relevant government policies.
Integrating Renewable Energy through Participative Local Energy Planning Read more about Integrating Renewable Energy through Participative Local Energy Planning Globally, cities use 75% of the world’s energy, emitting 75% of all its GHG emissions. Yet most cities do not engage directly in planning for their power requirements.
Seung Min Lee Keywords finance Industry and trade capacity development Read more about Seung Min Lee Seung-Min focuses on financial sector development in the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia. His work includes projects on the development of microfinance, small and medium-sized enterprise finance, agricultural finance, energy efficiency finance, climate change finance and capital markets.
Ilsue Roh Keywords ICT capacity development electronics telecommunications ETRI Read more about Ilsue Roh
ADB Youth for Asia Keywords youth capacity development Read more about ADB Youth for Asia Because youth and youth-led organizations are important members of civil society, ADB started the Youth Initiative—now called ADB Youth for Asia or YfA—in 2013, to support young people in contributing effectively to development. It is a program managed by ADB’s NGO and Civil Society Center to mainstream youth participation in ADB operations as it believes that empowered youth are a force for innovative and effective development. YfA aims to serve as the knowledge center for meaningful youth engagement or MYE in ADB.
ADB's Capacity Support on Tax for Asia-Pacific Countries Read more about ADB's Capacity Support on Tax for Asia-Pacific Countries Learn about ADB’s capacity support on tax for countries in the Asia and Pacific region. ADB’s support for the development of tax capacity is based on the two main pillars of strengthening domestic resource mobilization and enhancing transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes.