Localizing Global Agendas: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda, and Climate Change Read more about Localizing Global Agendas: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda, and Climate Change This presentation introduces the United Cities and Local Government (UCLG), an association that represents and defends local governments’ interest on the world stage. It shares the work of UCLG in the Asia-Pacific region and what the organization does to support localization of the sustainable development goals at the global level.
2016 ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum Read more about 2016 ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum With the theme, “Promoting Sustainable Urbanization in Asia and the Pacific”, the 2016 Asian Development Bank (ADB)-Asian Think Tank Development Forum gathered around 70 participants representing 24 countries in the region. Held in New Delhi India, this year's forum was co-organized by the National Institute of Public Finance Policy and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations
Jason Rush Keywords communications SEADS SERD ADB economics knowledge management strategic communication Read more about Jason Rush Jason is ADB’s Team Leader for Communication, Knowledge and External Partnerships in Southeast Asia. He leads the department’s knowledge management work, and provides strategic communications guidance for complex projects.
Sharing Knowledge for Green Growth Read more about Sharing Knowledge for Green Growth The presentation explains the strategic approach of the Global Green Growth Institute on knowledge dissemination. It also outlines industry good practices in green growth within its global network.
IGES Experience in Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing Activities in Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific Read more about IGES Experience in Capacity Development and Knowledge Sharing Activities in Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies shares its experience and successful case studies in knowledge sharing and management. This presentation also provides valuable lessons gained from the key sustainability programs.
Welcome Address - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy Read more about Welcome Address - Financial Inclusion in the Digital Economy Asian Development Bank’s Bambang Susantono in his welcome address at this conference highlighted how (i) a sharing economy gathers individuals, companies, governments, and policy makers to share information and resources, creating a network effect and impact that increases access and value for all involved; (ii) digital finance is changing the value proposition for customers and institutions, from microfinance to remittances to government to person payments; and (iii) digital technologies and big data now allow financial service providers to more effectively serve the financially excluded.
Input on the Knowledge Portal Read more about Input on the Knowledge Portal Development Asia is a new portal that offers easy-to-digest content for online users. It also aims to build and expand online communities to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Economic Effects of Infrastructure and Governance of Infrastructure Read more about Economic Effects of Infrastructure and Governance of Infrastructure This presentation shares cases that demonstrate the economic effects of infrastructure and gives a snapshot of the governance of infrastructure. It also initiates discussion on how the knowledge and expertise of local academic institution can be tapped to craft knowledge solutions that can benefit the entire region.
Roundtable for Knowledge Partnerships: Opportunities in the Education Sector Read more about Roundtable for Knowledge Partnerships: Opportunities in the Education Sector This presentation focuses on Asian Development Bank's education operations. It shares possible ways on how local academic institutions can contribute to crafting innovative knowledge solutions that deliver effective and sustainable results.
Forging Strategic Knowledge Partnerships Read more about Forging Strategic Knowledge Partnerships Partnerships between ADB and the academe may just yield more innovative and sustainable knowledge solutions for the Asia-Pacific region. Knowledge partnerships are critical for increasing ADB's development effectiveness, and the knowledge partnership agreement is a new modality that helps foster such partnerships.