This presentation underscored the importance of managing urbanization well, and the need for inclusive urban development and settlement through a multi-stakeholder approach-- one that involves the central, provincial, and city governments, as well as public, private, and donor agencies.

This presentation discussed the issues and opportunities linked to urbanization in Indonesia, and some development strategies to foster growth and inclusion.

This presentation discussed the nature of urbanization in Asia and the implications of urbanization patterns for cities role as engines of growth & job creation. It also outlined a number of policy options and reforms needed to foster inclusive growth.

This presentation discussed the Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia (APEKSI) and their strategy of creating creative and smart cities to promote inclusive urban development. It also outlined APEKSI's various programs that support this strategy.

ADB Youth for Asia advocates for improved rural access, road safety, public transportation, and railways. To achieve sustainable, safe, accessible, and reliable public transportation for all, it aims to (i) develop an accessible and engaging network for youth; (ii) encourage meaningful youth stakeholder engagement, and (iii) empower youth as sustainable public transport advocates and stewards.

Learn about the Institutional policies, strategies, and practices that aim to contribute to inclusive development and the gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) linkages with the energy and power sectors.

This session presents an overview of GESI in the ADB energy sector portfolio. It also examines the policies and strategies in Sri Lanka relevant to inclusive development through achieving 100% levels of household electrification.

The role of networks, such as the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific in promoting open government practices through research, co-learning processes and mechanisms, and advocacy among member cities and local governments, is highlighted in this presentation. Networks, through advocacy, giving of awards, and co-learning processes, raise the standards in urban governance and challenge local governments to perform better in terms of transparency, citizen participation, and public service delivery.

With over 400 million people without access to electricity and modern fuels, energy poverty persists in Asia. To assist the region leapfrog into a low-carbon economy, ADB has committed to continue investing in the energy sector, introduce new technologies that harness clean energy and improve energy access, and provide soft support in creating an enabling environment.

ADB continues to improve the way it shares information towards inclusive development in the Asia and Pacific region. This presentation discusses ADB’s approach to managing development results and on inclusive growth. It also shares how ADB revises its results framework for development effectiveness.