ADB: Reflections & Beyond

ADB: Reflections & Beyond
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: ADB Knowledge Solutions
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2009
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9715618715

In 2009, ADB interviewed past and present personnel on their struggles and triumphs in ADB, working for the development of Asia and the Pacific region, and ADB's evolution as an institution. This book captures their memories and experiences and provides a very personal and human perspective on dealing with the challenges of the development world. Interspersed with the critical elements of ADB work from project formulation to making tricky judgment calls are also the interviewees recollections of past and present colleagues, first days at ADB, friendships forged, and more.

Knowledge Solutions

Knowledge Solutions
Author: Olivier Serrat
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1098
Release: 2017-05-22
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 981100983X

This book is open access under a CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO license. This book comprehensively covers topics in knowledge management and competence in strategy development, management techniques, collaboration mechanisms, knowledge sharing and learning, as well as knowledge capture and storage. Presented in accessible “chunks,” it includes more than 120 topics that are essential to high-performance organizations. The extensive use of quotes by respected experts juxtaposed with relevant research to counterpoint or lend weight to key concepts; “cheat sheets” that simplify access and reference to individual articles; as well as the grouping of many of these topics under recurrent themes make this book unique. In addition, it provides scalable tried-and-tested tools, method and approaches for improved organizational effectiveness. The research included is particularly useful to knowledge workers engaged in executive leadership; research, analysis and advice; and corporate management and administration. It is a valuable resource for those working in the public, private and third sectors, both in industrialized and developing countries.

ADB Annual Report 2010

ADB Annual Report 2010
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9290922893

The 2010 Annual Report of the Board of Directors to the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reviews ADB's operations, projects, internal administration, financial management and includes a separate report on the activities of the Special Funds of ADB. The report also contains chapters on regional, sectoral and thematic highlights. It also includes the complete financial statements and opinions of the independent auditors, a statistical annex, and appendixes.

Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific

Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific
Author: Peter McCawley
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292577921

This book is a history of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a multilateral development bank established 50 years ago to serve Asia and the Pacific. Focusing on the region’s economic development, the evolution of the international development agenda, and the story of ADB itself, this book raises several key questions: What are the outstanding features of regional development to which ADB had to respond? How has the bank grown and evolved in changing circumstances? How did ADB’s successive leaders promote reforms while preserving continuity with the efforts of their predecessors? ADB has played an important role in the transformation of Asia and the Pacific the past 50 years. As ADB continues to evolve and adapt to the region’s changing development landscape, the experiences highlighted in this book can provide valuable insight on how best to serve Asia and the Pacific in the future.

The Asian Development Bank’s Knowledge Management in Action

The Asian Development Bank’s Knowledge Management in Action
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292691805

This book documents ADB’s knowledge management journey since 1966 and looks at how the bank has emerged as an increasingly valuable knowledge advisor to its developing member countries. It tracks the evolution of ADB as a platform for sharing ideas, knowledge, and experience on key development challenges in Asia and the Pacific and beyond. To showcase some of ADB’s knowledge management successes, the book presents 42 knowledge solutions across 10 sectors.

The Fundamentals of Typography

The Fundamentals of Typography
Author: Gavin Ambrose
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2011-08-31
Genre: Design
ISBN: 294041176X

Introduces the fundamental principles of typographic theory and practice. This title offers an essential guide to the subject of typography and its role within graphic design.

Learning in Development

Learning in Development
Author: Olivier Serrat
Publisher: ADB Knowledge Solutions
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2010
Genre: Knowledge management
ISBN: 9290920483

Learning in Development tells the story of independent evaluation in ADB from its early years to the expansion of activities under a broader mandate points up the application of knowledge management to sense making, and brings to light the contribution that knowledge audits can make to organizational learning. It identifies the 10 challenges that ADB must overcome to develop as a learning organization and specifies practicable next steps to conquer each. The messages of Learning in Development will echo outside ADB and appeal to the development community and people having interest in knowledge and learning.

Handbook of Futures Studies

Handbook of Futures Studies
Author: Roberto Poli
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2024-07-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1035301601

This insightful Handbook emphasizes the unique contribution that Futures Studies offers when understanding and managing current situations. Contributing authors argue that by learning to examine the future in the present, individuals and organizations can expand their abilities to analyze, assess and ultimately make better decisions. This title contains one or more Open Access chapters.

Reflections on 30 Years of the Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal

Reflections on 30 Years of the Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9292691856

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Asian Development Bank’s Administrative Tribunal, this publication presents essays written by judges and international experts in labor mediation and arbitration. Among the main topics covered are reflections on key decisions made by the Administrative Tribunal, strengthening the internal justice system, and reliefs and remedies. The publication also looks back on the history of the Administrative Tribunal, along with its commitment to being independent, just, and accessible—as key to lasting industrial peace.