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Knowledge Management and Learning
Updated: 20 November 2009

Knowledge, and its transformation to meaningful action, is crucial to fighting poverty. Guided by its knowledge management framework, ADB works to become a learning institution and a primary source of development knowledge in Asia and the Pacific.

This site highlights ADB’s efforts to harness knowledge from its operations and shares the results of those efforts.

Knowledge Tools

Understanding Complexity [ PDF: 744kb | 9 pages ]

Globalization demands that organizations see the world as a collection of evolving ecosystems. Notions of complexity offer a wealth of insights and guidance to 21st century organizations, helping them survive the inevitable changes and flourish.

Conducting Effective Meetings [ PDF: 536kb | 4 pages ]

Meetings bring people together to discuss a predetermined topic. However, too many are poorly planned and managed, failing to satisfy objectives and wasting time. The operating expenses of time wasted include related meeting expenditures, salaries, and opportunity costs.

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Field Lessons

The Urgent Need for "Smart Urban Transport" to Combat Climate Change in the People's Republic of China [ PDF: 430kb | 2 pages ]

Increased transport and associated CO2 emissions contribute to climate change. Cities are a primary emissions source. Enhanced planning, use of technology, and incentives are "smart transport" options.

Beyond Emergency Responses: Ensuring the Legacy of Market-Based Microfinance Expansion

The creation of a Microfinance Innovation Fund was a prominent feature of the Earthquake and Tsunami Emergency Support Project in Indonesia. Find out what measures were taken to ensure its success and sustainability after project completion.

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Publications

How is the Global Recession Impacting on Poverty and Social Spending?
[ PDF: 297kb | 35 pages ]

This paper presents a simple methodology of ex ante impact assessment, focusing specifically on how the global recession will affect poverty and social expenditures in developing Asian countries.


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