DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN (8 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved additional grant financing of $15 million to help Tajikistan scale up an ongoing project to reconnect the country’s power system to the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (8 October 2024) — Coherent national strategies that develop talent and expand digital creative industries can help developing countries tap into the global creative economy, generating high-quality jobs that contribute to economic …
Agenda Click to view Biographies of the Speakers Click to view Time of Event 8:30 Central Indonesian Time Summary The conduct of monetary policy has become increasingly challenging for emerging Asian economies in recent years because of Russia’s war in …
Time of Event 9:30 AM Tokyo time Summary Designing Competition Policy for Economic Development in Asia and the Pacific analyzes competition policy in Asia and the Pacific through the lens of how it can support and promote economic development in the region …
SUVA, FIJI (4 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will partner with the Reserve Bank of Fiji to support the development and implementation of a national ID and electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) program, designed to boost access to banking …
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN (7 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sunniya Durrani-Jamal as its new Country Director for Azerbaijan. She joined the Azerbaijan Resident Mission today to officially commence her role. Ms. Durrani-Jamal will …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (7 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $125 million financing package to provide long-term sustainable solutions to increase year-round access to irrigation water in rural communities in Rautahat and Sarlahi …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (7 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $42 million loan to provide coastal and riverbank protection to increase resilience of local communities and natural ecosystems in the state of Maharashtra, India. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 ( …
