Thursday, 02 May 2019

  • 7:00 am to 8:00 am
    Institutional Event
    How is ADB supporting prosperity and unity for the people and economies of Asia and the Pacific? This seminar presented ADB’s 2018 Development Effectiveness Review, which highlights key achievements and challenges in ADB’s operations.

Friday, 03 May 2019

  • 5:00 am to 6:00 am
    Institutional Event
    The 2012 ADB Accountability Mechanism Policy requires a joint learning report describing lessons learned relating to complaints about ADB projects and resolution measures. This seminar discussed the experiences of the past 3 years covered in the 2016–2018 accountability mechanism learning report.
  • 10:30 am to 11:30 am
    Institutional Event
    The seminar presented an overview of ADB’s new procurement framework and its implementation status, highlighting changes relevant to the business communities. It was followed by an overview of current and future opportunities for businesses in ADB-financed projects in key sectors.

Saturday, 04 May 2019

  • 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
    Institutional Event
    Many of ADB's developing countries face serious environmental concerns. Such development challenges are complex and interlinked, calling for effective collaboration among countries. ADB is uniquely positioned to act as a knowledge broker and play an active role in creating this synergy. This panel discussion showcased ADB’s work in this area and the evidence-based knowledge accumulated by evaluation at ADB.

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