Development Policy Instruments to Support Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms Read more about Development Policy Instruments to Support Decentralization and Local Governance Reforms Policy-based loans (PBLs) are important instruments that address both legal and regulatory policy constraints to develop a more conducive environment. The benefits and challenges of employing PBLs in the Asian Development Banks’ governance work are explained in this presentation. Important lessons learned from the provision of governance PBLs are shared.
Integrating Governance and Institutional Development in ADB Operations Read more about Integrating Governance and Institutional Development in ADB Operations The overall objective of this Integrating Governance and Institutional Development in ADB Operations: Program Design Workshop was to come up with principles and approaches in the design of a flagship learning program on governance and public sector management in ADB, meant for ADB staff and stakeholders from developing member countries.
Staff Capacity Development Workshop on Integrated Disaster Risk Management Read more about Staff Capacity Development Workshop on Integrated Disaster Risk Management Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s disaster risk management activities are guided by the 2004 Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy. A companion Integrated Disaster Risk Management (IDRM) Operational Plan was approved in April 2014. The operational plan indicates that periodic staff capacity development workshops will be held on IDRM. The first of these events was run in 2013, prior to the approval of the plan. A second workshop was held in 2014. The third event is planned for November 2015 also to be held in Manila, similar to the first two workshops.
Building on Core Elements of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in a Changing World Read more about Building on Core Elements of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in a Changing World This presentation discusses the challenges of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Asia. It explains the key factors for creating quality breakthrough in TVET, delving specifically into how GiZ developed and piloted adapted and feasible solutions for Viet Nam.
Advancing Transdisciplinary Education Read more about Advancing Transdisciplinary Education While there are tremendous advances in science and technology, there is slow progress in solving pressing global problems. Inadequate local capacity has partly resulted to a general lack of societal involvement in program development. The use of transdisciplinary approach is essential to achieve efficient implementation and sustainability of programs or projects.
The Cities Development Initiative for Asia: Enhancing the Quality of Urban Infrastructure Investments Read more about The Cities Development Initiative for Asia: Enhancing the Quality of Urban Infrastructure Investments The task of Cities Development Initiative for Asia, a regional technical assistance facility established in 2007, is to develop or prepare priority urban infrastructure projects. The focus of the initiative is to bridge the gap between urban infrastructure investment planning and programming.
Wastewater for Sustainable Tourism: The Case of Boracay, Philippines Read more about Wastewater for Sustainable Tourism: The Case of Boracay, Philippines This presentation provides a brief introduction of Boracay Island, Philippines. Apart from the situation of water supply, it discusses how sustainable wastewater management, through a number of initiatives, was adopted in the island.