Ahmed Ali Keywords energy policy technology Paris-aligned financing accelerate low-carbon energy transition ICT ADB Energy Forum Read more about Ahmed Ali Mr. Ali is currently the Director General of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Republic of Maldives. He is also the appointed board member of the SAARC Energy Centre since 2009. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, Mr. Ali plays a crucial role in the planning and development of the Maldives energy sector. He was actively involved in formulating the Maldives energy policies and strategies including the Maldives National Energy Policy and Strategy and Maldives Scaling Up Renewable Energy Investment Plan.
Demographics and Technological Change: Two Megatrends Shaping the Labor Market in Asia Read more about Demographics and Technological Change: Two Megatrends Shaping the Labor Market in Asia Asia is experiencing rapid ageing and technological change, which can affect productivity growth, human capital, and technological change. In this keynote presentation, the author identifies the specific technologies that can help ease ageing pressures, such as long term care, healthcare, and digital identification technologies, as well as the various policy and research issues that need to be addressed in order to better manage these challenges.
Pavit Ramachandran Keywords Investment Projects development policy rural development environment energy agriculture water Read more about Pavit Ramachandran Mr. Ramachandran serves as the Country Director at the Mongolia Resident Mission with the Asian Development Bank. He is responsible for overall country program, operational portfolio and knowledge management. Leads operations in Mongolia managing an active portfolio of around $2 billion. Supervises the implementation of the ADB's Country Operations Business Plan in line with the current Country Partnership Strategy, 2017-2020 and the next Country Partnership Strategy to be developed.
Sustainable Cities and Serious Games Read more about Sustainable Cities and Serious Games Willem van Deursen of Carthago Consulting presented how serious gaming and management simulations can be an effective methodology to help solve the complex problems today's cities are faced with. A serious game is a virtual world in which actors take policy decisions related to urban development.
How ADB Engages with Citizens Read more about How ADB Engages with Citizens The Asian Development Bank (ADB) engages with citizens at the policy, programming, project cycle, and community levels. Guides developed by ADB are meant to provide deeper understanding of the participation process.
Promoting Good Governance in Irrigation Read more about Promoting Good Governance in Irrigation This document presents a broadened perspective of governance in irrigation. It discusses these three key aspects: (i) lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen institutional, policy, and legal frameworks to improve performance; (ii) changing rural dynamics and the feminization of agriculture; and (iii) the influence of subsidies and price distortions on water productivity.
Policy and Reform Priorities for Skills Development in Cambodia Read more about Policy and Reform Priorities for Skills Development in Cambodia This presentation provides an overview of the Government of Cambodia’s economic and labor strategy. It also examines the technological and vocational education and training system in the country, including reforms and key policy directions initiated by the government. The key challenges on skills development in Cambodia are enumerated.
Formal Technical Vocational Education and Training: Exploring the Opportunities Read more about Formal Technical Vocational Education and Training: Exploring the Opportunities This presentation discusses lessons learned from the greening of technical vocational education and training in the case of India under ADB Regional Technical Assistance 7879. It enumerates the challenges in project implementation. Opportunities to consider in moving forward are also shared.
Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia Read more about Remittance as a Driver for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Asia Learn the role of remittances, particularly in Asia. Remittance trends and outlook, including its effects on growth and poverty, are explained. The presentation also enumerates relevant issues and highlights areas of improvement in remittance policies.
Combined vs. Separate Systems: What Works for You? Read more about Combined vs. Separate Systems: What Works for You? This presentation discusses the urban arithmetic for 2050, explaining that the Chinese word for crisis signifies both danger and opportunity. It also presents the various stages of the decision space, including the different types of drainage systems—ditch and culvert, combined sewer, and storm drain.