Aneta Nikolova Keywords UNESCAP sustainable development policy analysis development advocacy capacity development green growth SDGs environment Read more about Aneta Nikolova Aneta Nikolova is an Environmental Affairs Officer and Engineer in the Environment and Development Policy Section of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). She has rich professional experience in sustainable development policy analysis, development, and advocacy, as well as capacity development, intuitional strengthening and technical assistance to developing countries and countries with economies in transition in Europe, Africa, and Asia and the Pacific.
ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Raghuram Rajan Read more about ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Raghuram Rajan
Pavit Ramachandran Keywords Investment Projects development policy rural development environment energy agriculture water Read more about Pavit Ramachandran Mr. Ramachandran serves as the Country Director at the Mongolia Resident Mission with the Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for overall country program, operational portfolio and knowledge management. Leads operations in Mongolia managing an active portfolio of around $2 billion. Supervises the implementation of the ADB's Country Operations Business Plan in line with the current Country Partnership Strategy, 2017-2020 and the next Country Partnership Strategy to be developed.
Piyasiri Wickramasekara Keywords development migration employment issues Read more about Piyasiri Wickramasekara Piyasiri Wickramasekara is Vice-President of Global Migration Policy Associates; he is an internationally recognized expert in development, migration, and employment issues. He obtained his PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge (UK). He joined the International Labour Organization in 1985 and was Senior Migration Specialist from 2001 to 2010. He was Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Sri Lanka, 1968-1984.
Country Studies on Economic Corridor Development and a Background Paper on the Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific Read more about Country Studies on Economic Corridor Development and a Background Paper on the Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific The RCI-TG Secretariat held a final workshop to discuss two country studies on Economic Corridor Development and a background Paper on The Future of RCI in Asia and the Pacific. The workshop aimed to solicit comments on the country studies and discuss the proposed coverage of the background and synthesis paper.
ADB Joint South Asia Human Development Matters and Education Sector Group Event Read more about ADB Joint South Asia Human Development Matters and Education Sector Group Event Cher Ping Lim, Internet and Higher Education journal’s editor-in-chief, discussed the role of research and development for digital learning to address education quality, equity, and efficiency.
Addressing Challenges in Central and West Asia Read more about Addressing Challenges in Central and West Asia This presentation provides a brief background of Central and West Asia. It also enumerates regional challenges, particularly energy access and ageing infrastructure, among others. It shares what Asian Development Bank is doing to address these challenges in the region.
Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress Read more about Enhancing Transparency and Exchange of Information - Background to the Project and Progress Risks in tax avoidance and evasion are on the rise in Asia. Mobilization of domestic resources is needed to create better tax systems that is crucial for development. The Asian Development Bank provides technical assistance for the capacity development of tax administration in Asia.
Open Government Partnership: Four Year Strategy 2015-2018 Read more about Open Government Partnership: Four Year Strategy 2015-2018 In its four-year strategy from 2015 to 2018, the Open Government Partnership commits to be more ambitious, to reflect national priorities, and to attain timely completion. In a nutshell, the strategy of the partnership aims to inform, consult, involve, collaborate, and empower its members.
Ramping Up Results-Based Management in the Philippines Read more about Ramping Up Results-Based Management in the Philippines Measuring (and reporting on) performance evidences concern for efficiency and effectiveness: it demonstrates to shareholders and stakeholders that an organization means business; it promotes transparency and accountability; and it helps compete for funds. Above all, it facilitates systematic thinking about three basic questions: Are we doing the right thing? Are we doing it right? How do we know? In the Philippines, efforts to improve public sector management have been deployed from the late 1980s, aiming to ensure that development results are achieved for the Filipino people.