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The Government of Fiji sought ADB’s continued assistance in its digital transformation initiatives by integrating the Land Development Vetting Committee portal into a distributed ledger technology-based platform, as well as develop a proof of concept of a landowners’ portal. Read more about this initiative by clicking on the link below.👇  #TechTuesday https://lnkd.in/gRX2vPmk Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Chee Anne G. Roño Christopher Verceles KPMG Singapore Talal Ikhwan Michael Cutler

ADB supported the development and rollout of an intensive upskilling course to build in-demand data skills in collaboration with the Philippine government’s Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Learn more about this initiati https://lnkd.in/g3Tsbhc5 Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Eskwelabs Angela Chen-Delantar Aurelien Chu Dorothy Geronimo TESDA: Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

🌟 Just 5 Days Left to Make an Impact! 🌟 Our innovation challenge is closing soon! The Asian Development Bank (ADB) need your AI and robotics solutions to address Health and Wellbeing, Long-Term Care, Social Connection, Mobility, and Workforce Inclusion among Asia and the Pacific's aging population. This is your chance to contribute to sustainable development and get a US$75,000 pilot opportunity. Apply by October 13, 2024! https://lnkd.in/gxPzppSR 🚀👵🤖     ------    Stephanie King-chung Hung Sofia Shakil Hyunjoo Youn Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Saad Paracha Taija Khader Joni Salang-oy     #InnovationChallenge #AIForElderly #CountdownToImpact #TechForGood

In 2022,  ADB supported the development of a digital portal and digital ledger technology-based registry to see if the technology could be used to address challenges faced by Bhutan in selling carbon credits. Learn more about this initiative by clicking on the link.👇 #TechTuesday https://lnkd.in/gQhUCYZe Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Christopher Verceles InfraBlocks Technologies

🎉 Good News! Deadline Extended! 🎉 We’ve heard you and extended the deadline for our innovation challenge. This gives you more time to refine your AI and robotics solutions. The Asian Development Bank (ADB)is looking for innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for Asia and the Pacific’s elderly, focusing on: 1️⃣ Health and Wellbeing: Early diagnosis, remote monitoring, and AI-assisted support. 2️⃣ Long-Term Care: Assistive robots and fall detection systems. 3️⃣ Social Engagement: AI-driven companionship and social connection tools. 4️⃣ Mobility and Independence: Smart home tech and autonomous transport. 5️⃣ Workforce Inclusion: AI tools for upskilling caregivers. Are you an innovator, researcher, or entrepreneur? Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovation and make a difference in elderly care across Asia. The selected team will receive up to USD 75,000 to pilot their solution in collaboration with ADB in a selected member country. 📅 New deadline: October 13, 2024. 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/gxPzppSR 🌟👵🤖 ------ Stephanie King-chung Hung Hyunjoo Youn Sofia Shakil Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Saad Paracha Taija Khader Joni Salang-oy #AI #Robotics #InnovationChallenge #AgingPopulations #ADB #TechForGood #AIInnovation #AgingReimagined #RoboticsRevolution #AIForGood #TechForElderlyCare #Robotics4good #ExtendedOpportunity #AIForGood #RoboticsForElderly #InnovationOpportunity

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is looking for a Service Partner to implement a digital currency platform with both online and offline capabilities. This platform will support financial inclusion in remote areas with limited internet access and offer an alternative payment method for various users. The digital currency platform will be designed to be secure, widely accepted, and interoperable with existing payment systems, while also aligning with global developments in digital currency technology. In this phase, the project will focus on deploying a modular, token-based architecture with programmable infrastructure to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions, strengthen financial resilience, and promote innovation across sectors. The outcome of this project will be an ADB-owned digital asset that can be utilized across the region. This invitation is open all firms with extensive experience in the provision of the subject services, with the following qualifications: (i) Have the nationality on eligible country in accordance with the List of ADB Eligible Member Countries. A Bidder shall be deemed to have the nationality of a Member Country if it is constituted, or incorporated, and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of that country; (ii) Have an independent legal existence as a valid registered company for at least five (5) years; years below the current requirement may be considered provided the service provider is able to show sufficient justification or show of niche expertise of the required technology, subject to the approval of ADB. (iii) Have a sound financial and credit position for the past two years. As a minimum, the Bidders net worth/total equity, calculated as the difference between total assets and total liabilities, should be positive; (iv) Have not been sanctioned nor be ineligible to enter into transactions with ADB or any other multilateral development bank or institution; and (v) Past performance of services at ADB (if applicable) will be taken into consideration as part of the bid evaluation. (vi) Have comprehensive ESG policies on environmental sustainability, DEI and ethical governance. Please refer to the attached Instructions to Bidders. Additional details can be found on the comments. https://lnkd.in/gu49dz6 Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage

This year's Digital x ADB explores opportunities offered by #AI to accelerate development, enhance climate action, and transition to a knowledge economy. Using AI is not new to ADB: part of ADB's Strategy 2030 recognizes “promoting innovative technology,” including AI, as a key principle for its operations. Read "Artificial Intelligence in Action: Selected ADB Initiatives in Asia and the Pacific", which features some of the initiatives ADB has done on AI in the past few years. https://lnkd.in/gWZ7tZ65 Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage

In 2020, ADB launched a challenge that sought digital solutions to support the improvement of waste management. Recity was selected in the challenge. Learn more about their waste intelligence platform by clicking on the link below.👇 #TechTuesday https://lnkd.in/ghf7Z-js Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Steve Peters Suraj Nandakumar Bhaskar Lath

🚀 Exciting News! The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Innovation Challenge on AI and Robotics for Aging Population! 🌍🤖 We’re looking for innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for Asia and the Pacific’s elderly, focusing on: 1️⃣ Health and Wellbeing: Early diagnosis, remote monitoring, and AI-assisted support. 2️⃣ Long-Term Care: Assistive robots and fall detection systems. 3️⃣ Social Engagement: AI-driven companionship and social connection tools. 4️⃣ Mobility and Independence: Smart home tech and autonomous transport. 5️⃣ Workforce Inclusion: AI tools for upskilling caregivers. Are you an innovator, researcher, or entrepreneur? This is your chance to make a real impact! The selected team will receive up to USD 75,000 to pilot their solution in collaboration with ADB in a selected member country. 📅 Deadline to Apply: September 30, 2024 👉 Visit https://lnkd.in/gvD9vPxn to learn more and apply! ------ Stephanie King-chung Hung Sofia Shakil Hyunjoo Y. Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Saad Paracha Taija Khader Joni Salang-oy #AI #Robotics #InnovationChallenge #AgingPopulations #ADB #TechForGood #AIInnovation #AgingReimagined #RoboticsRevolution #AIForGood #TechForElderlyCare #Robotics4good

In 2021, ADB supported an initiative that explored how an integrated software platform could be used so that due diligence in reviewing, monitoring, and supervising projects could still be observed even with travel restrictions in place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about it by clicking on the link below.👇 #TechTuesday https://lnkd.in/e49MPWg8 Ozzeir Khan Marc Lepage Rangina Nazrieva Zite Justin Henceroth Nikita Rajbhandari Arun Bhandari