ADBI-WCTRS Webinar Two on High-Speed Rail: Transportation Services During Pandemics: Reforming Transport and Living Work Systems for Resiliency and Quality of Life

This webinar featured Prof. Yoshitsugu Hayashi of Chubu University (Japan) and Prof. Junyi Zhang of Hiroshima University (Japan). The speakers are spearheading the COVID-19 Task Force of WCTR Society and have shared their insights about the sustainability and resiliency of transport and living work systems considering pandemics. The webinar covered a wide range of issues that are pertinent to mobility and the spread of pandemics, and also illustrated the action plans, including evidence collection and evaluation of the effects of the during-pandemic measures.

gLOCAL Insights: Support to Sustainable Transport Solutions in light of the COVID-19 Crisis

ADB's Independent Evaluation Department (IED) assessed the performance and results of ADB's transport support between 2010-2018, which aimed to provide sustainable transport solutions in the region. The panel discussion focused on the results, issues, impact, and recommendations on how ADB can further strengthen the development results of ADB's transport interventions. This virtual event was organized in support of the gLOCAL Evaluation Week.