Upcoming ADB and Partner Events
Empowering Women in STEM
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. GMT+8 | Virtual
Gender disparity persists in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. A 2023 report from the World Economic Forum says women are consistently underrepresented in STEM jobs. They make up only 29.9% of all STEM workers, when they account for almost half or 49.3% of total employment across non-STEM occupations. Women account for 29.4% of entry-level workers, but their share of high-level jobs falls to 17.8% for vice-president and 12.4% for C-suite levels.
This webinar will examine the barriers to women’s increased participation in STEM and discuss solutions and the roles of government and business in ensuring equitable and inclusive STEM career pathways for women in Asia and the Pacific.
Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024
8–12 April 2024 | Hybrid | Manila
The Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 will discuss actions to ease a worsening food crisis in the region, and to improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems against the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Asia–Pacific Digital Transformation Webinar Program>
Ongoing | Virtual
Many nongovernment organizations (NGOs) struggle to effectively leverage digital technology as they lack the funding and resources needed to invest in the technology infrastructure required for a meaningful digital transformation. This webinar program aims to upskill NGOs in trending technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital marketing, data capture and analysis, and cloud collaboration.
Cities for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Cities
Self-paced | Available until June 2024 | Virtual
People are at the heart of smart, livable cities. However, many cities are not properly planned and built to serve their diverse populations, with women and girls, people with disabilities, older persons, and children left vulnerable and marginalized. This free online course is designed for city government personnel, city planners, policymakers, and members of civil society organizations in Asia and the Pacific.
