3rd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific Read more about 3rd International Skills Forum: Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific With the international development community increasingly focusing on the issue of youth employment and the need to address education / skills and jobs mismatch, this learning event on Skills for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in Developing Asia-Pacific: An International Forum took this agenda forward with a call-to-action that involved concrete country-level measures and initiatives. The forum included a special session that discussed policies and practices to strengthen youth participation in skills development for jobs and employability.
4th International Skills Forum: Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific - Planting Seeds One Step Ahead Read more about 4th International Skills Forum: Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific - Planting Seeds One Step Ahead Featuring the results of ADB's policy research study on Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth and Green Jobs, along with other studies on green jobs and green skills, this forum on Skills Development in Asia and the Pacific: Planting Seeds One Step Ahead invited leading professionals who shared their work on education for sustainability, expanding the footprint of green industries and sustainable practices in the private sector and exerting demand for skills and talent for green jobs.
Asia's Urban Challenge Read more about Asia's Urban Challenge Cities in Asia increasingly face the triple challenges of rapid urbanization, aging population, and climate change. Smart urban development is an imperative given the challenges. A business-as-usual approach, however, will simply not achieve sustainable urban development and smart cities; a combination of leadership, partnership, and innovation is needed.
Celina Agaton Keywords ICT open knowledge kit open map creative economies Read more about Celina Agaton Celina Agaton is the Filipino-Canadian Founder and Managing Director of MapPH. She helps regenerate supply chains in Indigenous, food, and creative economies and conflict areas to support governance, gender, and MSMEs. She co-developed the Open Knowledge Kit Regeneration Program to create local and remote work with free and open source geospatial tools and cross-sector coordination to address knowledge stewardship, gender gaps, and climate change.
Applying Space-Based Technology and ICT to Strengthen Disaster Resilience Read more about Applying Space-Based Technology and ICT to Strengthen Disaster Resilience This presentation discusses the application of innovative and partnership approaches in strengthening disaster resilience. Asian Development Bank's project on “Applying Space-based Technology and Information and Communication Technology to Strengthen Disaster Resilience” is explained in detail. The discussion also includes examples of technology that can provide cost-effective innovative solutions for disaster risk management.
Smart Grid in South Asia Read more about Smart Grid in South Asia This presentation discusses the different types of smart grid that reportedly lead to smarter operation. The smart grid system in Puducherry, India, and microgrid project in Maldives, are used as case examples. Findings from smart grid projects in Nepal and Sri Lanka are also shared.
Smart Water Grid Read more about Smart Water Grid Water has a direct impact on food, energy, and economic growth security challenges. Combined with most-up-to-date ICT, the Smart Water Grid was created to overcome limitations of existing water resources management systems.
Smart Water Grid Read more about Smart Water Grid Water has a direct impact on food, energy, and economic growth security challenges. Combined with most-up-to-date ICT, the Smart Water Grid was created to overcome limitations of existing water resources management systems.
Running Dry: Smart Water and Leak Detection Read more about Running Dry: Smart Water and Leak Detection Results of a global survey among senior water utility executives reveal that increased water stress by 2030 is a foregone conclusion. Reducing water losses would require rationalizing the criteria and priorities toward a non-revenue water reduction strategy.
Siddeek Ahmed Keywords sanitation Urban Development water ICT Read more about Siddeek Ahmed Dr. Siddeek Ahmed is the Chairman & Managing Director of Eram Group. With over 30+ years of experience, he is the driving force behind the success and achievements of the Eram Group since its inception in the mid-1990s.