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Established in 1966, ADB envisions a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in the region. ADB assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. Read about bigger issues such as sustainable development,..
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
Decisive action is needed to improve air quality and cut carbon dioxide emissions in the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic ..read more
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
No country can fight climate change alone. The countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program should take coordinated action to combat the increasing impacts of climate change and find sustainable solutions ..read more
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
The health sector is both a first responder to climate change and a major contributor to the problem. It should take a leading role in the far-reaching solutions needed to address the issue ..read more
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
To urgently close the adaptation gap, a new and innovative approach is needed in funding and financing climate change adaptation strategies ..read more
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
The time to act against the changing climate is now, as the investments made today will determine the resilience of the Hindu Kush Himalaya region for generations to come ..read more
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
Extreme heat has a unique impact on women's lives in Asia and the Pacific. Effective, gender-responsive strategies are needed to build resilience and ensure women’s health and economic security ..read more
Asian Development Blog
5d ago
During times of disaster and crisis, fast and detailed information is needed. Big data solutions have the potential to save lives and economic assets if the right frameworks are put in place. This will be increasingly important as climate change takes its toll ..read more
Asian Development Blog
2w ago
Governments around the world are designing and implementing new industrial policies to address economic, security, and environmental concerns. Should policymakers in Asia and the Pacific follow suit ..read more
Asian Development Blog
2w ago
As developing countries in Asia and the Pacific rebound from the pandemic, public-private partnerships can be an important tool to expand opportunities and improve quality of life, especially for women and girls ..read more
Asian Development Blog
2w ago
Increasing women's presence in green jobs, particularly in technology, improves their livelihoods while helping meet the demand for labor during a green transition ..read more