Day 1 Presentations Read more about Day 1 Presentations This presentation focuses on how to engage governments on graduation and economic inclusion "as well as highlights the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific.
[VIDEO] Does Commitment Savings Alter Seasonal Poverty Dynamics among the Ultra-poor? Evidence from High-frequency Data Read more about [VIDEO] Does Commitment Savings Alter Seasonal Poverty Dynamics among the Ultra-poor? Evidence from High-frequency Data While the seasonal dimension of poverty is well discussed, little is known about its degree and countermeasure for the ultra-poor population. Using unique bi-weekly data for 10months over two years from rural Bangladesh, we first show that consumption of the year round ultra-poor is subject to large seasonal
[VIDEO] Microfinance Can Raise Incomes: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in China Read more about [VIDEO] Microfinance Can Raise Incomes: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial in China
Assessing the Impact of Renewable Energy Based Microgrids on Local Development and the SDGs: Insights from the Philippines Read more about Assessing the Impact of Renewable Energy Based Microgrids on Local Development and the SDGs: Insights from the Philippines The Cobrador Island Solar – Diesel Hybrid Project is one of ADB’s outstanding projects and led to increased service hours (24 hours per day), affordability (50% tariff reduction), and environmental soundness (RE share up to 90%). This presentation analyzed the impact on local development and the SDGs through a household questionnaire focusing on socio-economic characteristics, electricity usage patterns, and subjective perceptions of change after hybridization.
ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Partha Dasgupta Read more about ADB Distinguished Speakers Program: Partha Dasgupta
Rafal Chomik Keywords social policy poverty population aging data visualization Read more about Rafal Chomik Rafal Chomik is an economist specialising in social policy, poverty, and population ageing. He is also an expert in data visualisation and policy-oriented research translation. Mr. Chomik has previously worked for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the British Government, and has been a consultant to the World Bank (WB), the United Nations (UN), the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Protap Mukherjee Keywords poverty labor migration human development environmental sustainability Read more about Protap Mukherjee Protap Mukherjee is a Quantitative Research Coordinator at Young Lives India and works on education, child labor, and poverty. He obtained his master's degree in Geography from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi and a masters degree in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai. He also has research experience at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Vocational Training and Labor Market Transition: A Randomized Experiment among Cambodian Disadvantaged Young Adults Read more about Vocational Training and Labor Market Transition: A Randomized Experiment among Cambodian Disadvantaged Young Adults In Cambodia, a trial provided two-month training in housekeeping, with incentives, to low-income young adults in Phnom Penh. The program found that training had no effects on employment outcomes, and it was not enough for disadvantaged youth to break into the labor market.
Chandarany Ouch Keywords education employment labor poverty training TVET youth Read more about Chandarany Ouch Chandarany Ouch is working with UNDP Cambodia. She used to be a Research Fellow and Head of Economics Unit at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI). She joined CDRI since 2003 and she has been a project leader/member of various research projects and engaged in project management and collaborative research at national and regional levels.
Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: Global and Regional Developments Read more about Climate Change and Vulnerable Groups: Global and Regional Developments Climate change brings different meaning for different people. It is unjust, unfair, and a threat to global peace, security, and prosperity. This presentation explores possible solutions to combat climate change, including how judges can respond to the challenge.