Assessing the Promise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites in Accelerating Rural Connectivity and Closing the Digital Divide Read more about Assessing the Promise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites in Accelerating Rural Connectivity and Closing the Digital Divide High-level policymakers and experts discussed and explored the exciting potential of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in expanding broadband access, encouraging investment in new broadband technologies, and bringing more users online, especially in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the Philippines.
Virtual Conference on Technology Transfer and Firm Competitiveness Read more about Virtual Conference on Technology Transfer and Firm Competitiveness
Asian Economic Integration Report 2022 Launch Read more about Asian Economic Integration Report 2022 Launch
Automation and the Inappropriateness of Technology Read more about Automation and the Inappropriateness of Technology This presentation provides an overview of the implications of new AI technologies for democracy and political discourse.
Daron Acemoglu Keywords economics ADB distinguished speaker ICT artificial intelligence AI digital technology automation ADB distinguished speakers Read more about Daron Acemoglu Daron Acemoglu is Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has received a BA in economics at the University of York, 1989, M.Sc. in mathematical economics and econometrics at the London School of Economics, 1990, and Ph.D. in economics at the London School of Economics in 1992.
Vikash Jha Keywords ICT design and technology agriculture india green technologies small plot holders Read more about Vikash Jha Currently, Vikash is the Founder - C.E.O of RuKart. He founded RuKart along with two other IIT Bombay alums in 2019. Mr. Jha did M.Tech in Technology & Development from CTARA at IIT Bombay. During his masters program, he has shown interest in developing scalable green technologies for small plot holders. This led to grant support from IIT Bombay after completing his M.Tech. He & his team developed technologies like Subjee Cooler and Peek-Rakshak in a participatory approach where the end-users were an integral part of the design team.
Tserensambuu Nurenzedgombo Keywords ICT procurement software developer web application development system analysis business architecture Read more about Tserensambuu Nurenzedgombo Tserensambuu Nurenzedgombo is a ICT and Public procurement expert with 15 years of experience in web application development, system analysis, business architecture and ICT development including work for governmental projects, 10 years of experience in Public Procurement. Currently, He is the Head of Electronic Procurement and Information technology division in the State procurement agency of Mongolia. In this role, he leads design and development of e-Procurement system of Mongolia.
A New Pathway for the Creative Economy: Recovery, Growth and Jobs? Read more about A New Pathway for the Creative Economy: Recovery, Growth and Jobs? Before the pandemic hit, the creative economy was on track to account for 10% of global GDP by 2030. In recognition, the United Nations declared 2021 the International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development.
Enabling an Environment for Digital Government: Building the Foundations for a Digitally Competent & Mature Government Read more about Enabling an Environment for Digital Government: Building the Foundations for a Digitally Competent & Mature Government This presentation gives an overview of the important role of digital governments in tackling national and international challenges.
The Cybersecurity Umbrella Read more about The Cybersecurity Umbrella This presentation gives an overview of the Umbrella analogy concept.