Day 2: ADB Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations Read more about Day 2: ADB Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations This presentation gives an overview of the consolidated topics discussed on the second day of the SDTG Online training.
Day 1: ADB Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations Read more about Day 1: ADB Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations This presentation gives an overview of the consolidated topics discussed on the first day of the SDTG Online training.
SDTG Online Thematic Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations Read more about SDTG Online Thematic Training: Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations The Social Development Thematic Group, through the Graduation Working Group, held a two-day e-learning course on Integrating the Graduation Approach into ADB Operations which focused on (i) understanding the core concepts of graduation approach and its integration in social protection programming, evidence, and innovation; and (ii) exploring how to integrate graduation approach into ADB’s portfolio.
ADB's Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub Launched at #SEADS2022 Read more about ADB's Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub Launched at #SEADS2022 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched the Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Hub at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) held on 16–17 March 2022.
Keynote Read more about Keynote From becoming the first major company to become carbon neutral to having the cleanest cloud in the industry, Google has always worked hard to take action against climate change, said Google Chief Sustainability Officer Kate Brandt at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) held 16–17 March. In her keynote address, she also announced the launch of a $6-million sustainability seed fund in the Asia Pacific to support nonprofits in addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges in the region.
Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation Read more about Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation Technology is key to accelerating Asia’s progress toward a greener and more resilient future, said experts at the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) third Southeast Asia Development Symposium held on 16–17 March. In the session, "Building a More Sustainable and Resilient World with Innovation," experts examined how to wield technology to address environmental problems and to bolster communities’ resilience. The session was organized by Google. Moderator: Akito Tanaka, Senior Staff Writer and Chief Business News Correspondent, Nikkei Asia
Opening Keynote Read more about Opening Keynote Southeast Asia needs to ensure its recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will be both inclusive and sustainable, said Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa during the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS). In his opening keynote, he stressed the need for a recovery that empowers women and ensures that economies work for everyone as well as the importance of intensifying focus on climate change. SEADS 2022, "Sustainable Solutions for Southeast Asia's Recovery," was held on 16–17 March.
Keynote Read more about Keynote Southeast Asian countries must brace for headwinds including the longer-term risks of future pandemics and climate change, supply chain disruptions, rising oil and commodity prices, and prolonged geopolitical instability, said Singapore Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance, and Second Minister for National Development Indranee Thurai Rajah at the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS).
Building Back Better through Inclusive Solutions Read more about Building Back Better through Inclusive Solutions With COVID-19 hurting the most vulnerable in Southeast Asia, countries need to focus on solutions that would create opportunities and bolster well-being of people hurt the most by the pandemic, including women and girls and the poor, said leaders at the third Southeast Asia Asia Development Symposium (SEADS). At the CNBC-moderated opening plenary panel, “Building Back Better through Inclusive Solutions,” speakers agreed on the need for relevant sectors to collaborate to foster an inclusive recovery for the region. Speakers:
Closing Keynote Read more about Closing Keynote To foster recovery, Southeast Asia needs to build up digital capabilities and arm small businesses with the tools to harness technology, said Grab Cofounder Hooi Ling Tan at the third Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS). She also stressed the need to boost the credit access of small business owners and highlighted the role of fintech solutions to improve financial inclusion.