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Published on August 12, 2024 - 12:14 GMT

2024 E-Learning Course on Decentralization, Local Governance, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific Opening Session

Description The virtual Opening Session marks the start of the 2024 E-Learning Course on Decentralization, Local Governance, and Localizing SDGs in Asia and the Pacific. The session aims to orient ADB staff and government officials from Developing Member …

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Published on August 11, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

How Bamboo can be Developed as a Tool for Climate Action and Financial Inclusion

Transcript Despite years of progress, Asia and the Pacific still faces interconnected development challenges, especially its low-income communities. Access to finance is still limited. Housing is unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable. And the …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 13:08 GMT

ADB Invests $15 Million in Basisbank’s Certified Sustainability Bond, a First in Georgia

TBILISI, GEORGIA (9 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has invested $15 million as an anchor investor in a 3-year sustainability bond issuance by Joint Stock Company BasisBank (BasisBank). The bond is the first certified sustainability bond …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 07:24 GMT

Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting

Description The Philippines’ Department of Finance (DOF), in partnership with the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA), led by the Netherlands and Indonesia as co-chairs, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Development …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 06:27 GMT

Third Roundtable of the ADBI-ADB Asian Climate Finance Dialogue

Time of Event Day 1: 09:30–17:30 Singapore time Day 2: 09:30–14:00 Singapore time Summary In November 2023, ADBI in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched the ADBI-ADB Asian Climate Finance Dialogue to promote policy actions by …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 06:27 GMT

Papua New Guinea Business Opportunities Seminar 2024

Description This business opportunities seminar in Papua New Gguinea, will showcase the pipeline of projects funded by ADB and other development partners. The resource persons are representatives from ADB, World Bank, JICA, Governments of Australia, New …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 05:46 GMT

ADB, Vanuatu Commission Transmission Line Extension to Bring Electricity to Rural Community

ESPIRITU SANTO, VANUATU (8 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined the Government of Vanuatu and members of the Santo Community in the commissioning ceremony for the Santo transmission line component of the ADB-supported Vanuatu Energy …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 05:46 GMT

ADB, Japan, Fiji Commission New Facilities at Fiji International Airport

NADI, FIJI (8 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined the governments of Fiji and Japan in a commissioning ceremony for various terminal facilities to help Fiji boost the capacity and resilience of its airport operations. Japan’s …

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Published on August 6, 2024 - 13:09 GMT

ADB Invests $100 Million in Fourth Partner Energy to Support Decarbonization of India’s Commercial and Industrial Sector

NEW DELHI, INDIA (6 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $100 million equity investment with leading independent power producer Fourth Partner Energy Private Limited to advance the decarbonization of India’s commercial and …

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Published on August 6, 2024 - 07:25 GMT

$21 Million ADB Grant to Expand Clean Energy Supply in Tajikistan

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (6 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $21 million grant as additional financing to expand the supply of renewable energy in Tajikistan by further modernizing the Golovnaya hydropower plant. “The electricity …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Description ADB undertakes business opportunities seminars (BOS) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 09:14 GMT

Roundtable on Affordable Housing Futures: A Chronicle of Prefabricated Construction in Developing Asia (Part 2 of 2)

Registration Form Click to register by 19 August 2024 Time of Event 14:00–16:15 Tokyo time Summary This two-part roundtable aims to promote the further adoption and implementation of prefabrication methods in the construction sector to address the issue …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 09:14 GMT

ADBI-Stanford Leadership Academy for Development Training Program on Public Policy for Infrastructure

Registration Form Click to register by 06 September 2024 Time of Event 08:30–17:00 Summary ADBI and the Stanford University Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) will host a 5-day program for government officials from developing Asia and other …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 08:00 GMT

ADB, University of Chicago to Promote Innovations to Reduce Climate Change Impacts

NEW DELHI, INDIA (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the University of Chicago’s Development Innovation Lab (DIL) have signed knowledge exchange arrangement that facilitates the scale-up of innovations to reduce the impacts of climate …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 08:00 GMT

ADB Supports Efficient Transport in Philippines through PPP Advisories

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been appointed as transaction advisor to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Philippines on three projects crucial to enhance public transportation and improve the daily …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 08:00 GMT

ADB, Fiji Sign $70 Million Loan for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth

SUVA, FIJI (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Fiji have signed a $70 million loan agreement to support Fiji in building resilience against disasters and to help spur sustainable growth in the country. Fiji’s Deputy …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 03:16 GMT

2024 International Development Opportunities Seminar - Australia

Description ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 08:56 GMT

ADB Approves Programs to Support Reforms in Uzbekistan’s Energy, Financial Markets

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (31 July 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two policy-based loans totaling $400 million that support the Government of Uzbekistan’s initiatives to enhance the country’s financial markets and develop a sustainable, …

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Published on July 31, 2024 - 04:05 GMT

Climate and Disaster Risk Insurance Forum

Description ADB is organizing a regional Climate and Disaster Risk Insurance Forum on 19-20 September 2024 at ADB Headquarters in Manila. The event will delve into crucial areas such as reducing the protection gap and bolstering the financial resilience of …

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Published on July 29, 2024 - 11:46 GMT

Annual Conference on Indonesian Economic Development (ACIED) 2024: The Best Recipe for Indonesia to Escape Middle Income Trap and ...

Agenda Click to view Event Poster Click to view Time of Event 8:00-13:00 (local time); 10.00-15.00 (Tokyo time) Summary With the recent election in March 2024, a new government under President-elect Prabowo Subianto is preparing to take office in an …

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