Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event) Read more about Asia Water Week 2013: Securing Water for All (Main Event) The Asia Water Week 2013 aimed to deepen and expand analytical work in Asia's water sector to advance inclusive policy reforms and strengthen support to priority programs and projects. The analytical work provided basis for sustained public investment and increased mobilization of private sector investment and expertise.
The Potential for Microinsurance and the Way Forward Read more about The Potential for Microinsurance and the Way Forward Developing countries remain an untapped market for the private sector. Exclusion from market opportunities, however, can lead to barriers to business and resistance to globalization. Recognizing the devastating impact of unexpected shocks, the Asian Development Bank views microinsurance a roadmap to financial inclusion and a social risk management tool.
Housing and Emergence of Slums in Asian Cities Read more about Housing and Emergence of Slums in Asian Cities While Asian cities experience a rapid transformation, the number of slum dwellers in the region remains higher than anywhere else. Developing inclusive approaches—recognizing that the poor are a part of the growth and transformation story—is needed to increase access to formal urban housing.
Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Read more about Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project: Inclusive Approach for Disaster Risk Management Supporting change on the ground by working with those most at risk, the Bangladesh Coastal Towns Environmental Infrastructure Project is an example of inclusive approach to disaster risk management. The project’s intended outcome is increase in climate and disaster resiliency in coastal towns that benefit the poor and women.
Analyzing Urban Poverty and Vulnerability at Project Level Read more about Analyzing Urban Poverty and Vulnerability at Project Level This presentation explains the concepts of inclusiveness, poverty reduction, and vulnerability. It clarifies myths and misconceptions on urban poverty. The presentation also explains the need to adopt different approaches for the urban poor that go beyond affordability and access.
An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development Read more about An Integrated Approach to Inclusive Urban Development With the aim to promote an integrated approach towards inclusive urban development growth, this presentation discusses cross-sectoral prioritization, project programming, and policy and planning process flowchart. Alongside sector assessments and options, it presents a framework for understanding urban context.
Enabling Inclusive Cities Read more about Enabling Inclusive Cities Apart from the program overview, this presentation discusses aspects that matter to inclusive urban development. It also shares information on ADB’s experiences with inclusive urban development, urban renewal, and slum rehabilitation. Lastly, it discusses the enabling environment for incorporating an inclusive city approach in the operations of Asian Development Bank.
7th World Water Forum Read more about 7th World Water Forum The 7th World Water Forum provided solutions to implementation, bridged platform of science and technology to water issues, and contributed to sustainable development goals. The forum consisted of four main processes in addition to the side events.
Packaging Public-Private Partnerships in Waste-to-Energy Projects: ADB’s Experience Read more about Packaging Public-Private Partnerships in Waste-to-Energy Projects: ADB’s Experience The Private Sector Operations Department of Asian Development Bank continues to be active in Waste-to-Energy (WTE) sector in many Asian countries. While the Public-Private Partnership/Build–Operate–Transfer structure is possible for WTE, the challenge is to increase the number of commercial banks that are keen to finance this type of project.
Sustainable Urban Development: Examples from Seattle Read more about Sustainable Urban Development: Examples from Seattle Seattle in the United States is a model city with sustainable urban development practices. The city, an established leader in recycling and composting, has enjoyed plentiful and high-quality drinking water from protected mountain sources for over a hundred years.