Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance Read more about Empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through Islamic Finance ADB's Asghar Ali Syed from the Office of the General Counsel discussed how micro, small, and medium enterprises' access to financial services can be increased through Islamic finance in ADB's operations. He provided examples on how improving access to financial services can bring real and positive change into the lives of low-income households. This event is part of ADB's in-house Insight Thursday lecture series.
Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development Read more about Environmental Justice: ADB and Asian Judges for Sustainable Development With Asia experiencing a climate crisis, innovative approaches are needed to ensure coordination and cooperation among the different pillars of the environmental justice system. The Asian Judges Network on Environment was established from recognition of the judiciary’s role in promoting environmental law.
Gender-Responsive Laws, Policies, and Activism for Women's Empowerment Read more about Gender-Responsive Laws, Policies, and Activism for Women's Empowerment Pakistan ended on the second to the last spot in the World Economic Forum's 2014 Global Gender Gap Index. But victories have been observed in the recent years when it comes to women empowerment. This presentation gives an overview of the Pakistani experience in lobbying for gender equity, particularly in promoting gender responsive laws and policies.
Proof in: Poverty Can End. What are We Waiting for? Read more about Proof in: Poverty Can End. What are We Waiting for? Can we really end poverty? A model for eradicating extreme poverty developed by the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee offers proof. According to the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee’s graduation model, addressing poverty reduction entails looking beyond microfinance. Extreme poverty requires a blend of synergistic measures to pull people out and sustain this independently over time. Developing holistic responses is essential as the world’s ultrapoor have multiple needs to meet.
Addressing Challenges in Central and West Asia Read more about Addressing Challenges in Central and West Asia This presentation provides a brief background of Central and West Asia. It also enumerates regional challenges, particularly energy access and ageing infrastructure, among others. It shares what Asian Development Bank is doing to address these challenges in the region.
ADB’s Knowledge-Sharing Dialogue on Remote Sensing and GIS Technology for Water Resources Management Read more about ADB’s Knowledge-Sharing Dialogue on Remote Sensing and GIS Technology for Water Resources Management The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is developing water resources projects in Pakistan, where increasing water security and food production is seen to benefit the country. A water resources information system using innovative remote sensing and GIS technology will be introduced. To ensure the efficient use of these technologies, it is critical that concerned parties share their knowledge and experience of holistic water resources management covering policy/strategy, finance, technologies, and solutions applicable to Pakistan.
Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia Read more about Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia This sub-regional conference on Going Beyond the Meter: Inclusive Energy Solutions in South Asia aims to provide a forum for lateral learning, through the exchange of useful experiences and showcasing of good practices in providing inclusive solutions, with a focus on gender equity, to address the challenges faced in developing the energy sector in South Asia.
Regional Experiences on Irrigation Modernization Read more about Regional Experiences on Irrigation Modernization This presentation makes the case for the modernization of water resources management and river basin planning, irrigation infrastructure, and the operation and management among institutions. Addressing climate change and the rapidly increasing competing uses for water are among the important reasons for the need to modernize.
Functional Assignment in Structuring Decentralized Sector Systems: Emerging Practices and Methodology Read more about Functional Assignment in Structuring Decentralized Sector Systems: Emerging Practices and Methodology This presentation gives an overview of the context, practices, and emerging methodology in functional assignment in the decentralization process. It also provides some case studies, particularly the experiences and challenges of Cambodia, Pakistan, and Indonesia in this local governance reform.
National Identity Cards for Poor Women: Benazir Income Support Programme Read more about National Identity Cards for Poor Women: Benazir Income Support Programme This presentation describes the poverty profile of Pakistan. It also explains the objectives, approach, and outcomes of the Benazir Income Support Programme towards helping to reduce women vulnerability through a national card identity system.