Innovative Strategies for Development Summit 2016 Read more about Innovative Strategies for Development Summit 2016 Innovative Strategies for Development Summit (ISDS) gathered a diverse set of stakeholders and participants to discuss, debate, and develop new strategies related to the use of technological innovations in order to achieve several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as in education, employment and entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, universal healthcare, smart cities, and connectivity.
Climate-Proofing Timor-Leste's Roads Read more about Climate-Proofing Timor-Leste's Roads A pilot project has taught Timor-Leste and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that climate change risks should logically be considered during rehabilitation when climatic changes impact roads to the point that their closure or threatened disappearance becomes commonplace.
Managing Risks with Adaptation Read more about Managing Risks with Adaptation Years of conflict, neglect, and deferred maintenance resulted in 80% of the Solomon Islands’ roads being rendered impassable. Likewise, only about 25% of bridges were in good condition, 8% were closed to traffic, and the rest needed repairs.