Description The Asian Development Bank acknowledges that the global construction industry is facing many challenges that will impact the participation in and pricing of large-scale ADB funded infrastructure projects. The continued effects of COVID-19, …
Time of Event 23 September: 8.00 – 12.00 (local time); 10.00 – 14.00 (Tokyo time) 24 September: 8.00 – 16.45 (local time); 10.00 – 18.45 (Tokyo time) Summary Since the early 2000s, fiscal decentralization has been a central priority for Indonesia. With …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (22 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday priced a $3.5 billion 5-year global benchmark bond, proceeds of which will be part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources. “We are very pleased with the strong outcome of ADB’s …
Description The Asian Development Bank acknowledges that the global construction industry is facing many challenges that will impact the participation in and pricing of large-scale ADB funded infrastructure projects. The continued effects of COVID-19, …
Climate change poses a growing threat to people and their livelihoods in Asia and the Pacific. Record heat waves, catastrophic floods, prolonged droughts, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent. Yet critical data gaps hinder our …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (22 August 2024) — Policy makers in Asia and the Pacific are struggling to collect and analyze the data they need to effectively respond to climate change, hampering efforts in a region considered the world’s most vulnerable to the …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (21 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $17.5 million grant to help improve women’s agricultural skills and boost food security in Tajikistan. The Resilient Livelihoods and Empowerment of Rural Women Project …
Time of Event Day 1: Site Visit (invitation only) Day 2: 10:00–17:15, Tokyo time Day 3: 10:00–17:00, Tokyo time Summary The decarbonization of ports and port cities in Asia is gaining momentum as the region grapples with the dual challenges of climate …
Time of Event Day 1: 8.00-17.05 Lombok time, 9.00-18.00 Tokyo time Day 2: 8.00-14.15 Lombok time, 9.00-15.15 Tokyo time Summary At the midpoint in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2023, the UN warned that significant barriers remain …
Transcript Carla Ferreira Senior Results Management Specialist Asian Development Bank The [Sustainable Development Goals] SDGs are ambitious global goals that provide a framework for a future that we aspire to. Together, they address the root causes of …
Transcript ADB Soundbites: Sustainable Development Goals Bruno Carrasco, Director General, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department, Asian Development Bank: Asia and the Pacific presents a fast moving and exciting landscape full of …
Registration Form Click to register Scholarship Application Form Click to apply by 26 August 2024 Summary The pace and scale of technological development presents significant opportunities and challenges for financial regulators, particularly in …
Registration Form Click to register Scholarship Application Form Click to apply by 6 September 2024 Summary In recent years, the financial sector has witnessed a rapid evolution driven by technological innovation. This has given rise to novel concepts …
Registration Form Click to register Scholarship Application Form Click to apply by 27 September 2024 Summary In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets, recent developments have accelerated the mainstream adoption and integration of …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (15 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million grant to enhance maternal and child health care services in three districts in Tajikistan—Ayni, Dangara, and Darvoz. “Tajikistan has achieved laudable …
Registration Form Click to register Time of Event Day 1: 13:05–17:50 Tokyo time Day 2: 11:00–16:30 Tokyo time Summary As the global population ages, the demand for innovative solutions for elderly care is becoming increasingly critical, particularly in …
Time of Event 09:00–17:00 Summary Asia and the Pacific is experiencing one of the fastest demographic shifts toward an aging population globally. By 2050, over 25% of the region’s population is projected to be aged 65 and above, placing immense pressure on …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (14 August 2024) — The Pacific is projected to grow by 3.3% in 2024 and 4.0% in 2025, but the need to build resilience continues, according to the latest issue of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Economic Monitor (PEM) …
Heating is crucial for countries with winter seasons, but coal is often the main heat source. In Kazakhstan, the government has taken a major step towards making its heating systems more sustainable by passing a law that will pave the way for cleaner …
BANGKOK, THAILAND (13 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting Thailand state utility operator Provincial Electric Authority (PEA) in issuing its first sustainability bond. The bond will raise 1 billion baht ($35 million) to support …
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