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Published on February 28, 2025 - 06:10 GMT

Cambridge Digital Assets for Regulators, an ADBI – Cambridge Alternative Finance Collaboration Network Asia Pacific Course

Cambridge Registration Form Click to register ADBI Scholarship Application Form Click to register Summary In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets, recent developments have accelerated the mainstream adoption and integration of …

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Published on February 28, 2025 - 06:10 GMT

ADB Water and Urban Development Forum 2025

Description The ADB Water and Urban Development Forum 2025 (AWUF2025) is a flagship knowledge sharing event of the ADB taking place in-person from 27-30 May 2025 at the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. With the theme, Valuing water and enhancing …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

ADB President Kanda, Philippine President Marcos Agree to Deepen Cooperation on Broad-based, Inclusive, Sustainable Growth

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (26 February 2025) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace today. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation to help foster broad-based and …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 08:02 GMT

Shaping a Brighter Future for Asia and the Pacific: ADB President Asakawa's Legacy

Transcript In January 2020, President Masatsugu Asakawa took the helm of the Asian Development Bank with a vision for sustainable growth and regional cooperation. Little did he know that two months later, the world would face an unprecedented crisis—the …

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Published on February 26, 2025 - 08:02 GMT

ADB Approves $200 Million Loan to Expand Urban Services in Kolkata, India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (26 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to enhance the development of climate- and disaster-resilient sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata, aiming to improve the city's …

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Published on February 25, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

F. Cleo Kawawaki Appointed as Director General for ADB’s New Sectors Department 2

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (25 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed F. Cleo Kawawaki as Director General for the newly-formed Sectors Department 2, which will manage operations for the agriculture, food, nature, rural development, water …

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Published on February 24, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

New ADB President Masato Kanda Assumes Office

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 February 2025) —Masato Kanda officially assumed office as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today. “I am deeply honored to take on the role of ADB President at this important moment for our region,” Mr. Kanda …

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Published on February 21, 2025 - 07:02 GMT

ADB Invites Participants to Milan 2025

The northern Italian city of Milan is the vibrant and historic setting for the 58th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors taking place from 4 to 7 May. In this video, ADB Secretary Asel Djusupbekova invites participants to the Annual Meeting and …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 23:13 GMT

ADB and World Bank Partner on Full Mutual Reliance Framework to Enhance Development Effectiveness

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (20 February 2025) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa and World Bank President Ajay Banga signed a groundbreaking Full Mutual Reliance Framework (FMRF) agreement today to deepen collaboration on cofinanced …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 23:13 GMT

Asian Development Bank and World Bank Group Join Forces on a New Full Mutual Reliance Partnership

20 February 2025 — Today, Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga signed a groundbreaking new cofinancing partnership. The Full Mutual Reliance Framework (FMRF), the first of its kind among multilateral …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 13:07 GMT

Ireland Agrifood Industry, Innovations, and Climate Measures

Description This 2-day webinar aims to introduce (i) Ireland’s leading agritech and innovation service providers for agrifood sector on Day 1 and (ii) the public sector’s role in fostering low-carbon, climate-resilient agrifood sector development on Day 2. …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 13:07 GMT

13th Business Opportunities Fair 2025

Description The ADB BOF is a one-stop forum for consultants, consulting firms, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and civil society organizations looking to provide goods, works, and services for ADB projects. It has proven to be an excellent …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 04:55 GMT

Bhutan Conference: Climate and Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development – Policy, Investment and Innovation

Time of Event 8:30 - 16:30 Summary Taking place in Bhutan, the world’s first carbon-negative country, this conference will bring together researchers, donors, government officials, farmers, and private sector actors to explore innovative and scalable …

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Published on February 20, 2025 - 04:55 GMT

Future Synergies between Climate and Development: An International Conference of the Global Think Tanks Cooperation Initiative

Time of Event 0900-1900, 20 March 0900-1230, 21 March Summary Building on the momentum of global think tank collaboration and ADBI’s COP29 side events, this conference aims to foster greater synergy among think tanks, governments, and international …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

16th International ATAX Tax Administration Conference Tax Administration: Getting it Right – ADBI Special Session

Event Program Click to view Time of Event 9:00–17:00 Sydney Time Summary The 16th ATAX Tax Administration International Conference will be held on 8-9 April 2025 in Sydney, Australia. This event will bring together leading tax policymakers and experts, …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 18:32 GMT

ADB Supports Digital Transformation of Uzbekistan’s Water Sector

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (19 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $125 million loan to support the Government of Uzbekistan in modernizing water management, improving water security, and increasing access to safe and reliable water in …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 10:08 GMT

Building Global Connections: Unlocking Business Opportunities with Asian Development Bank

Description ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and …

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Published on February 19, 2025 - 10:08 GMT

International Women’s Day and Gender Month 2025: Marching Together - Promoting Positive Masculinity for Gender Equality

17 Mar, 4:00–5:00 p.m. Virtual (Zoom) Following the de-facto government's takeover in August 2021, Afghan women and girls have faced severe challenges across various aspects of life. This webinar will present findings from an in-depth study …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 08:21 GMT

Fourth Roundtable of the ADBI-ADB Asian Climate Finance Dialogue

Time of Event Day 1: 09:00–17:00 Tokyo time Day 2: 09:00–14:30 Tokyo time Summary In November 2023, ADBI in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched the ADBI-ADB Asian Climate Finance Dialogue to promote policy actions by governments, …

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Published on February 18, 2025 - 07:50 GMT

Bambang Brodjonegoro Appointed as New ADBI Dean

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 February 2025) — Mr. Bambang Brodjonegoro has been appointed as the Dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) based in Tokyo, Japan. He will assume office on 14 April 2025. Mr. Brodjonegoro, an Indonesian national, is …

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