Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities Read more about Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities The Knowledge Partnership Forum brought together technology providers, city and community leaders, and staff of Asian Development Bank working on city and community development projects to exchange ideas on how knowledge partnerships can bolster the development of smart cities and communities.
Workshop on Output-Based Aid Read more about Workshop on Output-Based Aid The training workshop imparted knowledge on how to design urban projects using Output-Based Aid (OBA) that will further the facilitation of accessing basic services for the low-income and poor communities. The event, attended mostly by ADB’s urban staff, employed interactive sessions such as lectures and open forum discussions in presenting the OBA concepts, designing subsidy mechanisms and institutional frameworks, mitigating risks, and monitoring of results.
Internal Brainstorming Workshop for Green City Initiatives Read more about Internal Brainstorming Workshop for Green City Initiatives This learning event aimed at exploring innovative and holistic approaches to developing urban projects through incorporating various sector perspectives. Experts from different sectors shared their own strategies and options for building greener cities that bring considerable economic benefits, while at the same time ensuring environmental sustainability.
Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities Read more about Knowledge Partnership Forum: Innovation for Resilient and Smart Communities The Knowledge Partnership Forum brought together technology providers, city and community leaders, and staff of Asian Development Bank working on city and community development projects to exchange ideas on how knowledge partnerships can bolster the development of smart cities and communities.
Technology Options for Sustainable Wastewater Solutions Read more about Technology Options for Sustainable Wastewater Solutions While sustainable solutions are complex with specific requirements, efficient wastewater solutions integrate water, waste, and energy as much as possible. A "one solution fits all" approach will not apply, since different technologies from different vendors fit to different situations. Consistency, interoperability, and interchangeability however must be ensured at all times.
Microcredit for Sanitation: The Case of Sanitation Revolving Fund in Viet Nam Read more about Microcredit for Sanitation: The Case of Sanitation Revolving Fund in Viet Nam Learn the context and background in establishing a Sanitation Revolving Fund in Viet Nam. The fund is seen as an effective way to improve sanitation status of households, especially the poor, in both urban and rural areas in the country.
Las Piñas Historical Corridor Read more about Las Piñas Historical Corridor One of the highly urbanized cities in Metro Manila, Philippines, the rich historical and cultural heritage of the City of Las Piñas is almost forgotten due to the accelerated modernization of times. The city government aims to nurture Las Piñas into a living historical corridor for generations to follow.
Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Read more about Timor-Leste Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Enhancement Sector Project Timor-Leste faces a number of challenges in water supply and onsite sanitation system. This Asian Development Bank-supported project aims to improve the well-being of Timor-Leste’s urban population by providing sustainable water supply and sanitation services in urban centers.
The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem Read more about The New Base of the Pyramid Economy: Building the Ecosystem An underserved market, the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) offers vast opportunities for the global economy. The creation of a vibrant ecosystem, such as the BoP Hub, will require leveraging of each other’s existing assets.
Making Intelligent Decisions and Mapping Environmental Sustainability Read more about Making Intelligent Decisions and Mapping Environmental Sustainability With ever increasing urbanization comes the challenge of analyzing environmental impact and managing it in a sustainable way. Many of the cities across Asia are struggling with urban sprawl. As they mature, and as data becomes more available, it becomes critical to consider being more predictive in planning, decisive in actions, and frugal with resources.