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Conference Proceedings
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Sixth ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable on Environment: Forging the Sustainable Future of the ASEAN Region – The Proceedings
The ASEAN judiciaries reviewed their agreements on how they see, and aimed to fulfill, their role in protecting the environment, advancing environmental justice, and upholding the rule of law at the Sixth Roundtable held in the Philippines.
Financing for Sustainable Urbanization in Asia and the Pacific: Proceedings of the ADB–Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2017
This publication captures the proceedings of the annual knowledge-sharing forum of the ADB–Asian Think Tanks Network, which was held in September 2017.
20 Years after the Asian Financial Crisis: Lessons, Challenges, and the Way Forward─Conference Highlights
A conference held 20 years after the Asian Financial Crisis highlights lessons learned and policy discussions on enhancing resilience in financial systems in Asia and the Pacific.
Proceedings of the Greater Mekong Subregion Urban Development and Planning Training Program
These proceedings summarize a training program on urban development and planning in the People's Republic of China for the benefit of key officials of Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries.
Financial Regulations: Intermediation, Stability, and Productivity—Conference Highlights
This document summarizes the proceedings of the financial regulations conference held in Singapore from 16 to 17 January 2017.
Voices for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth: Lao PDR Country Partnership Strategy Civil Society Stakeholder Consultation
As part of the preparation of the proposed country partnership strategy 2017–2021 for the Lao PDR, ADB organized stakeholder consultations with civil society in May 2016.
Safe, Nutritious, and Affordable Food for All: ADB Food Security Forum 2016 Discussions and Recommendations
In 2000, 617 million people in Asia and the Pacific were suffering from hunger.
Promoting Sustainable Urbanization in Asia and the Pacific: Proceedings of the ADB–Asian Think Tank Development Forum 2016
This publication documents the annual knowledge-sharing event of the ADB–Asian Think Tank Network.
International Conference on Financial Cycles, Systemic Risk, Interconnectedness, and Policy Options for Resilience: Overview and Summary of Papers
The theory, practices, and policy implications of financial interconnectedness for systemic risk and financial stability were discussed at a conference held on 8-9 September 2016 in Sydney, Australia.
Strengthening Public Pensions and Health Coverage in the Pacific
Pension provision is an emerging challenge for the Pacific.