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.
Gohar Tadevosyan Keywords evaluation Social development and protection Urban Development Read more about Gohar Tadevosyan Ms. Tadevosyan has about 20 years of practical experience in social development field. She has joined ADB in 2014. Her role is to ensure that the urban and social sectors’ projects in East Asia Department are socially inclusive, human-centered, and sustainable. Prior to joining ADB, she worked as an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology, Yerevan State University, Armenia. She was one of the leading specialists in the field of applied social researches and analysis. Parallel to her teaching Ms.
Digital Payment in Public Utilities: The Indonesia Experience Read more about Digital Payment in Public Utilities: The Indonesia Experience Indonesia employs a digital payment scheme for public transport. It uses a single card for payments to the commuter train, buses, and road tolls. This presentation illustrates how the scheme is implemented in the country.
Climate Finance in the Urban Sector Read more about Climate Finance in the Urban Sector ADB applies the “Livable Cities” approach to urban development. It supports the transformation of developing cities in Asia and the Pacific into sustainable urban centers. In rolling out projects on urban development, ADB aims to help its developing members countries build urban infrastructure that could withstand climate change and disaster shocks. This material provides an overview of climate finance in the urban sector, including ADB's mitigation and adaptation investments in this sector.
Potential Instruments Toward Sustainable Urban Infrastructural Development in Indonesia Read more about Potential Instruments Toward Sustainable Urban Infrastructural Development in Indonesia Urban population in Indonesia continue to rise. In 2025, urban population is projected to comprise about 68 percent of the total population. This calls for more sustainable urban infrastructure to respond to the needs of these urban dwellers. Just like many countries in Asia, however, the funds for infrastructure project are still not enough. This presentation enumerates the potential financial instruments for sustainable urban infrastructure aside from the government’s funds.
Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay Read more about Earth Observation Tools Enhance Planning, Climate-Proofing in Mandalay Climate change may cause severe floods in Myanmar, that in turn, may cause extensive damage to urban services and facilities. ADB is helping the country prepare for the effects of climate change through the Mandalay Urban Services Improvement Project. The project demonstrates how a state of the art water and wastewaster system can be made climate-resilient through the use of earth observation technologies that provide data on land use and flood assessments.
ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum Read more about ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum Cities have much potential that can help propel growth even beyond its boundaries. Looking at the current state of most cities in Asia and the Pacific region, however, financial gaps are still apparent. Underinvesting remains a problem.
Potential Use of Drones in Data Acquisitions in Development Projects Read more about Potential Use of Drones in Data Acquisitions in Development Projects Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) demonstrated the advantages of drones in developing projects. Recent advances in drone technology complement existing techniques, slotting neatly between large-area imagery from satellites and ground surveying. AIT also flew a drone and discussed its application to urban planning in combination with other information layers.
Saman Corporation's Water Supply Project in Dodoma, Tanzania Read more about Saman Corporation's Water Supply Project in Dodoma, Tanzania Get to know the knowledge and technology solutions of Korea-based Saman Corporation and their application in a water supply project in Dodoma, Tanzania.
Smart Water Management in Denpasar City, Indonesia Read more about Smart Water Management in Denpasar City, Indonesia Learn about a smart water management project by Korea-based Hankuk Engineering Consultants in Denpasar City, Indonesia.