ADB conducts evaluation work to ensure accountability, promote learning, and maximize development effectiveness. This presentation examines how ADB can better integrate artificial intelligence in its operations. It also explores Watson, a technology that can help ADB ingest thousands of documents and unstructured data, e.g., ADB project completion reports.

Knowledge results in performance. The more knowledge one has, the better one can perform. The more one learns from performance, the more knowledge one has. It creates a reinforcement cycle that continuously improve knowledge and performance.

This presentation discusses seven development myths, provides evidence on how these perceived myths should not be considered realities, and shares corresponding take-aways that are just the exact opposite of these myths.

ADB is a solid and well-functioning organization that does good. ADB, however, must shift its course by taking a step further to bring greater impact in the Asian region, which although is at the forefront of several important developments also faces the biggest challenges in the world.

This presentation shares the Government of Sri Lanka’s initiatives on green skills. It provides an overview of green jobs and green compliance in the country, along with greening trends in terms of knowledge and skill requirements, and current and future gaps. The presentation also includes a number of suggested recommendations.

This presentation outlines the details of the Regional Technical Assistance 8060: Promoting Innovations in Wastewater Management in Asia and the Pacific. Compelling arguments on wastewater management are highlighted. The focus and content of the conference, including expected outcomes and next steps, are also explained.