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Published on October 4, 2024 - 06:07 GMT

ADBI-Stanford Leadership Academy for Development Workshop on Case Writing for Public Policy: Introductory Course

Time of Event Day 1: 15 October, 9:00–12:00 India time Day2: 22 October, 9:00–12:00 India time Summary The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) and Stanford Leadership Academy for Development plan to host a special cohort of this workshop in virtual …

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Published on October 4, 2024 - 06:07 GMT

Global Think Tanks Forum Within the Framework of COP29 Global Green Economy: Financing, Innovation, and Climate Action

Summary The Global Think Tanks Forum Within the Framework of COP29 on Global Green Economy: Financing, Innovation, and Climate Action is co-organized by the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), the Asian Development Bank …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 07:05 GMT

ADB Raises Economic Growth Forecast for Uzbekistan

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (3 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its growth forecast for Uzbekistan for 2024 and 2025 after economic growth in the first half of 2024 outpaced expectations due to higher investment and strong expansion in …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 07:05 GMT

ADB Joins in Opening Ceremony for New USP Campus in Solomon Islands

HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS (3 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined with partners in Solomon Islands for the official opening of a new campus of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Honiara. The new campus will offer courses …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 03:52 GMT

ADB Approves Project to Enhance Tourism in India

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (2 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $162 million loan to support sustainable and inclusive tourism development project in Himachal Pradesh, India. “ADB is committed to support the state of Himachal …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 11:19 GMT

Climate Solutions for Vulnerable Countries

Summary This conference will examine solutions suitable for people and communities from developing climate-vulnerable countries, including smart technologies that can facilitate mobilizing finance, low cost and affordable tools for climate change …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 11:19 GMT

Civil Society Climate Action: Collaboration to Support Vulnerable People

Summary By highlighting the perspectives of youth, women, urban communities, and other civil groups facing disproportionally the impacts of climate change, this conference will explore their shared and unique challenges. Drawing on their innovative …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 11:19 GMT

Climate Finance for Vulnerable Countries

Summary This event will explore mechanisms for boosting finance, including external financing and domestic resource mobilization from private and public sources, to meet the needs of climate mitigation and adaptation. It will highlight the implications on …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 10:47 GMT

ADB Supports Renewable Energy Transition in Fiji through PPPs

SUVA, FIJI (1 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been appointed as transaction advisor to Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) to support Fiji’s renewable energy goals. Fiji’s National Energy Policy, 2023–2030, aims to facilitate investment in, and …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 05:27 GMT

ADB to Invest $25 Million in Certified Climate Bond for Climate Financing in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA (1 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will invest $25 million in a certified climate bond issue by Vivriti Capital Limited (VCL), the first such bond issued by a medium-sized nonbank financial company in India —with proceeds …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 05:27 GMT

ADB Approves $47 Million Loan to Help Digitalize Azerbaijan’s Railways

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $47 million loan that will help Azerbaijan digitalize its railway system, enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the country’s railway networks. Through …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 05:27 GMT

ADB to Spur Low-Carbon Transition in PRC Industrial Parks

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan equivalent to enhance low-carbon transition investments and climate-resilient development in industrial parks in the the People’s Republic of China ( …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 07:03 GMT

Understanding Fragility in Asia and the Pacific

Transcript In Asia and the Pacific, many countries face significant challenges due to disasters, economic downturns, or political unrest. Some countries are more vulnerable to risks than others to risks due to their geographic and demographic features. …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 07:03 GMT

ADB Approves $30 Million Financing to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Nepal

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (30 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million financing package to improve climate resilience, water resources management, and livelihoods of communities in Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces in …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 07:03 GMT

Additional ADB Financing to Expand Water Supply, Sanitation Coverage in Kyrgyz Republic

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (30 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $32.35 million of additional financing for a rural water supply and sanitation development program in northern Kyrgyz Republic that is already performing well. The …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 05:43 GMT

ADB Approves $2 Million Grant to Support Viet Nam’s Typhoon Yagi Disaster Response

HA NOI, VIET NAM (27 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $2 million grant to assist the Government of Viet Nam in providing emergency and humanitarian services to residents affected by the super Typhoon Yagi in the northern …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 05:43 GMT

ADB Needs to Provide Strategic Support for South Asian Countries to Tackle Complex Challenges at the Regional Level — Independent ...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) needs to provide strategic guidance and more focused assistance to help its developing member countries in South Asia tackle increasingly complex regional challenges, an independent …

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Published on September 27, 2024 - 00:36 GMT

ADB Helps Nauru with Transformative Investment in Resilient Urban Services

YAREN, NAURU (27 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $37.5 million grant to help boost urban services in Nauru. The Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development Project is being funded by the Asian Development Fund, which …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 18:29 GMT

New ADB–IFFEd Partnership to Unlock $500 Million in Concessional Education Financing in Asia and Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (26 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) that will enable at least $500 million in new concessional education funding for lower middle- …

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Published on September 26, 2024 - 03:24 GMT

Nepal’s Economy to Improve in FY2025

KATHMANDU, NEPAL (25 September 2024) — Nepal’s economy is anticipated to grow by 4.9% in fiscal year (FY) 2025, up from an estimated growth of 3.9% in FY2024, says the latest edition of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship economic publication. “ …

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