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.
In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila Read more about In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila This video covers the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also shares the mission and goals of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center. Sources of livelihood opportunities that sustain the operations of these two initiatives are also discussed.
In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila Read more about In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila This presentation discusses in detail the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also shares the mission and goals of the Jaime Cardinal Sin Learning Center. Sources of livelihood opportunities that sustain the operations of these two initiatives are also discussed.
Water and Sanitation Privatization in Metro Manila: An Impact Evaluation of Service Provider Assignment on Health, Education, and Wealth Outcomes from 1997-2007 Read more about Water and Sanitation Privatization in Metro Manila: An Impact Evaluation of Service Provider Assignment on Health, Education, and Wealth Outcomes from 1997-2007 This presentation shares the results on a quantitative impact evaluation (QIE) of a relevant water and sanitation intervention performed in Metro Manila in the Philippines. Findings of the QIE contributed evidence on how the success or failure to meet project outputs can impact on the lives of its recipients.
Engineering Solutions: Are They Sufficient? Read more about Engineering Solutions: Are They Sufficient? Economic losses soar continuously while death tolls lessen in hydro-meteorological disasters. A higher level of physical protection is therefore necessary to achieve economic development. Although engineering solutions are essential, they will only become effective if certain factors are present and with many non‐engineering actions—before, during, and after.
Mandalay: Urban Prospects Under Transition Read more about Mandalay: Urban Prospects Under Transition Profound changes are happening in Myanmar. Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, has various development potentials though resources are limited. There is a need for Mandalay to be competitive to attract an increasing number of foreign direct investments.
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.
Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project Read more about Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project Many poor households in Indonesia live in informal areas of cities with deteriorating services that local governments could not provide. Funded by ADB, the Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project was created with the aim to increase provision of shelter for the urban poor, focusing on housing supply.
The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem Read more about The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem An underserved market, the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) offers vast opportunities for the global economy. The creation of a vibrant ecosystem, such as the BoP Hub, will require leveraging of each other’s existing assets.
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.