Susann Roth Keywords Health digital health knowledge management ehealth social development Read more about Susann Roth Susann works on ADB’s innovation and knowledge management agenda. In this role, she supports the implementation of Strategy 2030, which calls for more applications of technology, innovation, and strengthening knowledge management in ADB operations. Susann also works on corporate foresight to enhance the capacity of ADB and its clients to respond to and plan for emerging trends and co-led the development of ADB’s Operational Plan for Health 2015-2020.
Eduardo Banzon Keywords covid-19 resonse Health vaccine distribution universal health Read more about Eduardo Banzon Dr. Eduardo P. Banzon is ADB Director, Health Practice Team, Human and Social Development Sectors Office, Sectors Group who champions Universal Health Coverage and has long provided technical support to countries in Asia and the Pacific in their pursuit of this goal.
Greenways Read more about Greenways This presentation explains how establishing greenways can provide safe corridors for walking, cycling, and transportation, and not merely for recreational purposes. It also shares the benefits that greenways, considered as one of the ways to go green, can provide to cities.
Estero Blitz for Pasig River Clean Up Drive Read more about Estero Blitz for Pasig River Clean Up Drive This presentation features Estero Blitz, a rehabilitation initiative of Pasig River and tributaries by the Metro Manila Development Authority in the Philippines. The objectives of the initiative, including challenges and way forward, are 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.
Supply Water Quality in Urban Bangladesh: A Case Study of Chittagong Metropolitan City to Improve Service Delivery Read more about Supply Water Quality in Urban Bangladesh: A Case Study of Chittagong Metropolitan City to Improve Service Delivery Bangladesh faces serious challenges in the provision of urban water services. This study examines the quality and quantity of water supply in Chittagong Metropolitan City in Bangladesh, with the aim to improve service delivery through increased efficiency in management system.
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.
Pasig River Rehabilitation: Progress and Plans Read more about Pasig River Rehabilitation: Progress and Plans River forms a very important component of a city’s growth; however there is no way of accurately measuring the total value of bringing it back to life. While rehabilitation and restoration of Manila’s Pasig River have come a very long way, a lot of work still remains.
Involving All Players: Key for Sustainability Read more about Involving All Players: Key for Sustainability Urban water management influences and is influenced by a wide range of interests. While stakeholder engagement has its limitations; it is, however, a crucial aspect of integrated and more sustainable urban water management.