Virinder Sharma Keywords climate change renewable energy environment Urban Development Rural Livelihoods sustainable development Read more about Virinder Sharma Mr. Sharma takes a lead role in managing delivery, maintaining strategic relationships, providing technical and advisory support to the ADB and to the UK Department for International Development (DFID), leading a team of 10 technical professionals and managing the implementation of 50 projects under the ADB administered multi-donor $150 M Urban Climate Change Resilience Trust Fund (UCCRTF). Dr.
Christopher Rollo Keywords Governance and public sector management Urban Development un habitat Read more about Christopher Rollo Mr. Christopher Rollo assumed his post as the Country Programme Manager of UN-Habitat in the Philippines in January 2012, after serving as UN-Habitat Knowledge Manager from 2007. Before joining UN-Habitat, he was the Chairman of the National Committee on Visual Arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (2001-2007) and Deputy Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Manila (2004-2006).
The Global Agendas and Nepal: Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, and Urban Development Read more about The Global Agendas and Nepal: Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change, and Urban Development Sustainable development continues to be in-built in Nepal's socio-economic development. The country’s efforts for the successful implementation of the Millennium Development Goals have also opened new avenues for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals planned for 2016 to 2030.
Alexandra Linden Keywords GIZ urban planning Urban Development infrastructure resource management Read more about Alexandra Linden Alexandra Linden has been working as an Urban / Regional Planner, Project Leader, and Consultant for the private and public sector, NGOs, research institutions, and international organizations in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Her assignments dealt with urban development, infrastructure and resource management, urban upgrading, institutional capacity development, civil participation, professional networks, decentralization, and multi-level policy advice.
Ernst & Young India's Infrastructure and Urban Development Experience Read more about Ernst & Young India's Infrastructure and Urban Development Experience Representatives from Ernst & Young shared their experience in infrastructure and urban development. The speakers were Abhaya Agarwal, Transaction Advisory Services partner, and Gaurav Taneja, Government and Public Sector practice head, both from Ernst & Young India; and Hermant Nandanpawar, senior director of Ernst & Young LLP Manila.
Financing for Sustainable Urbanization: Public-Private Partnership in Japan Read more about Financing for Sustainable Urbanization: Public-Private Partnership in Japan Japan has wealth of experience in ensuring sustainable urbanization. This presentation shares some of Japan's financing mechanisms in funding its urban infrastructure needs.
Challenges of Sustainable Urbanization: The Case of Thailand Read more about Challenges of Sustainable Urbanization: The Case of Thailand Read about Thailand's experience in dealing with the challenges of sustainable urbanization.
Financing Innovation as the Key to Urban Development in China Read more about Financing Innovation as the Key to Urban Development in China The rate of urbanization in the People's Republic of China (PRC) has been constantly growing. This presentation shares case studies on urban development financing in PRC and shares some practices that other urbanized countries can learn from.
Financing Sustainable Urbanization: Case of Korea Read more about Financing Sustainable Urbanization: Case of Korea This presentation showcases the experience of the Republic of Korea in responding to rapid urbanization, particularly in financing the necessary urban infrastructure. It highlights the "Low Carbon, Green Grwoth Strategy 2007" and discusses the implications of rapid urbanization to countries based on Korea's own experience.
Financing for Sustainable Urbanization Read more about Financing for Sustainable Urbanization Mobilizing funds to suport sustainable urbanization remains a big challenge in Asia. Specifically, the biggest challenge is boosting investments on urban development while ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth. This presentation looks into the urban infrastructure needs in the region and shares insights on how to manage these needs.