Modeling and Simulations to Investigate Congestion on Subway Systems Read more about Modeling and Simulations to Investigate Congestion on Subway Systems Professors Erika Legara and Christopher Monterola presented on leading research led by the Institute of High Performance Computing in the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore on use of big data to create simulations for the Singapore Rapid Transit System aimed to assess cost and convenience in the management of their transport systems. These models were used widely for scenario planning and disruption management, and were the basis of transport-related policy proposals of government.
Disruptive Technology: Revolutionizing Access to Finance by SMEs Read more about Disruptive Technology: Revolutionizing Access to Finance by SMEs Kaushal Jhalla presented on the emerging role of disruptive technologies, as well as challenges to adaptation at scale specifically around blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) and its implementation in pilots for creating increased access to finance for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
OnTrackPH: Driving Data on Philippine Roads and the Path Forward Read more about OnTrackPH: Driving Data on Philippine Roads and the Path Forward Stef Sy, CEO of Thinking Machines presented OnTrackPH - a big data machine learning and natural language processing algorithm - that enabled the fast, efficient, and scalable matching of government records across multiple disparate government databases to link national budgets to project across the entire life PFM cycle (e.g. planning, budget allocation, procurement, disbursement and audit) to strengthen tracking of investments.
Niño Alvina Keywords Department of Finance auditing finance governance public sector Read more about Niño Alvina Niño Raymond B. Alvina is the executive director of the Bureau of Local Government Finance, an attached agency of the Department of Finance of the Philippines, which oversees revenue operations of local governments. He supervises and coordinates all treasury and assessment operations of local governments. Before that, he was director of Local Government Units Operations Service where he was in charge of local treasury and assessment operations, capacity building, and special projects of the bureau.
Corporate Governance, SOE Reforms and Financial Instruments - Legal Aspects Read more about Corporate Governance, SOE Reforms and Financial Instruments - Legal Aspects Jogendra Ghimire, ADB Senior Counsel talked about ADB's engagement with SOEs and the legal aspects of SOE reforms.
ADB as a Responsible Developments Partner: The India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Case Study Read more about ADB as a Responsible Developments Partner: The India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Case Study Bruno Carrasco, Director, Public Management, Financial Sector, & Trade Division of the ADB South Asia Department shared ADB operations related to SOE reforms, highlighing a case study on India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL).
Muhammad Ehsan Khan Keywords ADB secretary administration governance Read more about Muhammad Ehsan Khan Muhammad Ehsan Khan is appointed Senior Advisor, Office of the Director-General (CWOD), Central and West Asia Department (CWRD), effective upon assumption of office.
12 Tips for Better Freedom of Information Read more about 12 Tips for Better Freedom of Information Tips are given by the Scottish Commissioner on how to better and more effectively implement freedom of information. The information is based on their own experiences and practices and was presented as an infographic.
Freedom of Information: Promoting Transparency Read more about Freedom of Information: Promoting Transparency Freedom of Information (FOI) implementation in the United Kingdom underwent many changes before it reached the state where it is today. This video from the Information Commissioner’s Office in the United Kingdom provides insights on the implementation of FOI from the regulator’s perspective, and details the phases it had gone through and how FOI has evolved over the years.
Data Protection and Right to Information - Reconciling the Irreconcilable Read more about Data Protection and Right to Information - Reconciling the Irreconcilable Three common issues arise when dealing with personal exemptions: what constitutes personal data, fairness, and disclosure. This video from the UK Information Commissioner's Office shows where the specific provision of Section 40 of the England and Wales Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, which exempts public authorities from disclosing personal information and gives specific conditions under which this exemption is granted, was discussed.