Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China Read more about Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China Cities have contributed greatly to people's health and well-being. As rapid urbanization, aging, and the COVID-19 crisis continue in ADB's developing member countries (DMCs), officials need evidence-based approaches to improve the quality of life in cities. In this online seminar, a team from ADB described a few tools for integrating these initiatives in urban planning efforts which are applicable for the People's Republic of China and other DMCs.
ADB Data Room: Managing Infectious Medical Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic Read more about ADB Data Room: Managing Infectious Medical Waste during the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 outbreak in Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China (PRC), infectious medical waste increased by 600% from 40 tons per day to 240 tons per day. This quickly overwhelmed existing medical transport and disposal infrastructure around hospitals. Other countries are likely to face similar challenges. It is critical that additional waste management systems are put in place to help reduce the further spread of COVID-19 and the emergence of other diseases.
Policy Lessons for a Post-COVID-19 Recovery Read more about Policy Lessons for a Post-COVID-19 Recovery
Asian Development Outlook 2022 Update: Softening Growth Amid A Darkened Global Outlook Read more about Asian Development Outlook 2022 Update: Softening Growth Amid A Darkened Global Outlook This presentation gives an overview of the recovery progress of developing Asia and several downside risks which includes sharp deceleration in global growth, stronger-than-expected monetary policy tightening, and negative pandemic developments.
Asian Development Outlook 2022 Update Launch Read more about Asian Development Outlook 2022 Update Launch
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch Read more about Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch This presentation gives an overview of key indicators for Asia and the Pacific, focusing on the impact of the pandemic on the social mobility prospects of the most vulnerable population.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch Read more about Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2022 Launch Asia and the Pacific has already posted a marked slowdown in achieving many of its Sustainable Development Goals, delaying the point when it reaches its targets for reduced poverty, narrowed social inequality, and improved social mobility, among others. Although many economies in the region reported stronger economic growth in 2021, there were hints of divergent growth paths.
Lists of Guidelines and Manuals on Waste Management related to COVID-19 Read more about Lists of Guidelines and Manuals on Waste Management related to COVID-19 This document summarizes the lists of Guidelines and Manuals on Waste Management related to COVID-19.
For Waste Transporters Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste Read more about For Waste Transporters Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste A simple guide of countermeasures for COVID-19-related waste collection.
For Medical Institutes and Staff Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste Read more about For Medical Institutes and Staff Handling COVID-19-related Medical Waste A user-friendly guide on the handling and record-keeping required to safely transport and dispose of infectious medical waste for medical personnel.