scholarly journals Covid-19 and Water in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Guidance Note ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Key Sectors ◽  
Response Measures

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had a wide-ranging and substantial impact on the water sector in Asia and the Pacific. This guidance note focuses on how service providers—particular those involved in supply, sanitation, and wastewater treatment—have been affected and the response measures they have undertaken. It also identifies potential pathways to shape a post-pandemic recovery for the sector and the role of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in supporting this. The guidance note is one of a series produced by ADB for key sectors and thematic areas.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Education in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shanti Jagannathan ◽  
Dorothy Geronimo
Keyword(s):  
Education Technology ◽  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
International Agencies ◽  
Training Systems ◽  
Guidance Note ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Key Sectors ◽  
And Training

This guidance note underscores the potential of education technology (EdTech) solutions in transforming learning, teaching, and training systems during and after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, governments have been coping with and responding to many challenges posed by the closure of education institutions. Building on key principles and solutions proposed by several international agencies, the guidance note provides suggestions for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific to initiate reforms to improve quality, relevance, and inclusion in education. It is one of a series produced by the Asian Development Bank for key sectors and thematic areas.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and Transport in Asia and the Pacific: Guidance Note

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Leather ◽  
Noel Chavez
Keyword(s):  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Personal Mobility ◽  
Guidance Note ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Key Sectors ◽  
The World ◽  
Resilient Infrastructure

The unprecedented impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused enormous changes to the transport landscape in developing Asia and the Pacific region. This guidance note documents how COVID-19 has affected and is continuing to affect transport operators and users across the region, from personal mobility choices to public transport, to the aviation industry, among many other facets. Insights are also shared on how the transport sector can help deliver greener and more resilient infrastructure as countries around the world plan for recovery and rejuvenation in the post-pandemic future. It is one of a series produced by the Asian Development Bank for key sectors and thematic areas.

scholarly journals Guidance Note on State-Owned Enterprise Reform in Sovereign Projects and Programs

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Strategy ◽  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Enterprise Reform ◽  
Asian Development ◽  
Guidance Note ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
State Owned Enterprise ◽  
Soe Reform

Strategy 2030 underscores the commitment of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support state-owned enterprise (SOE) reform in its developing member countries (DMCs). This guidance note provides an overview of SOEs in Asia and the Pacific, explains the significance of reforms in implementing ADB’s corporate strategy, and discusses related requirements for ADB’s sovereign projects. It provides guidance on challenges that need to be addressed and areas to focus on in engagements with SOEs. Designed to help ADB staff in their work with SOEs, this guidance note is also a useful resource for officials from DMCs, and SOE board and management members.

scholarly journals Financing Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia and the Pacific: A Guide for Policy Makers

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The World

Disaster events impact Asia and the Pacific more than any other region in the world. In light of current and future climate and disaster risks, there is an urgent need to address the region’s underinvestment in disaster risk and reduction. This publication aims to guide policy makers and other stakeholders on how to scale up disaster risk reduction financing in developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank. It provides an overview of financing opportunities—including instruments and mechanisms—as well as country case studies and practical tips for governments to implement enhanced disaster risk reduction.

scholarly journals Highlights of ADB’s Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations 2020

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Asian Development Bank ◽  
Civil Society Organizations ◽  
Development Bank ◽  
Expertise Sharing ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Meaningful Engagement ◽  
Project Cycle

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been supporting meaningful engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs) in delivering better development results. Partnerships with these CSOs help promote community participation and social inclusion throughout the project cycle of ADB-financed operations. In light of its enhanced commitment to CSO engagement, ADB approved in 2020 a new indicator for assessing civil society engagement. This report provides insights on ADB’s cooperation with CSOs in 2020 in terms of generating knowledge, tapping expertise, sharing good practices, and improving policy dialogues. It also features lessons and success stories of CSO contributions in Asia and the Pacific.

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