MANILA, PHILIPPINES (19 June 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $170 million policy-based loan to improve India’s health system preparedness and capacity to respond to future pandemics. The Strengthened and Measurable Actions for …
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (19 June 2024) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Scott Morris arrived in Papua New Guinea (PNG) today to discuss ADB’s assistance program with various stakeholders, including high-level government officials and …
Closing remarks by Bhargav Dasgupta, ADB Vice-President (Market Solutions), at the closing plenary of the Asia Clean Energy Forum 2024, 7 June 2024, ADB headquarters, Manila, Philippines Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am honored to speak at this …
Challenges faced by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in accessing financial tools and credit include a lack of collateral, insufficient credit history, and the complexity of financial products that may not meet their specific needs. A lack of …
Global Plastics Treaty elements include core obligations, control measures, and voluntary approaches to address plastic pollution, as well as the establishment of implementation measures and the means of implementing them. These recommendations cover …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (18 June 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $50 million commitment to Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, an infrastructure fund managed by Actis, a global sustainable infrastructure investor, to help accelerate the clean …
The future of agriculture hinges on the integration of climate-smart technologies and education. By leveraging artificial intelligence, big data, and innovation, developing countries can turn agricultural challenges into growth opportunities. Given current …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (17 June 2024) — The Government of Canada and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a partnership to create a new CA$360 million trust fund (about $255 million). The Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for Private Sector in Asia ( …
Description Join us for an information session on Business Opportunities for Civil Society Organizations. These sessions are created for civil society organizations. They will cover ADB as an institution, ADB’s work with civil society, and how civil …
BANGKOK, THAILAND (13 June 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ngern Tid Lor (TIDLOR) have signed a $150 million (in Thai baht equivalent) loan agreement to support the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in rural …
Opening remarks by Roberta Casali, ADB Vice-President for Finance and Risk Management, at the 2024 Asian Regional Public Debt Management Forum, 28 May 2024 Your Excellency, Mr. Song Qichao, Assistant Minister, Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic …
Opening remarks by Masatsugu Asakawa, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Inauguration of ADB’s New Cambodia Resident Mission, 12 June 2024, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Introduction Your Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Aun Pornmoniroth, distinguished …
Disasters triggered by natural hazards were once seen as inevitable. They are increasingly understood to be either preventable or potentially much less harmful. Incorporating disaster risk management particularly disaster risk reduction into development …
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (12 June 2024) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa joined Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Aun Pornmoniroth to inaugurate ADB’s new resident mission, following the recent …
Description The Asian Development Bank, in collaboration with the Coordinating Body on the Seas of East Asia (COBSEA), is hosting a regional capacity building workshop: Accelerating Investments for Plastics Circularity, 26-27 June 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia. …
The significance of the smallest businesses in Asia and the Pacific belies their size. In many countries they form the backbone of the economy, and employ most of the labor force. These micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are a particularly …
HA NOI, VIET NAM (12 June 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Lien Viet Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) signed a financing package of up to $80 million to expand access to finance for a women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises ( …
Time of Event Day 1: 9:00–17:35, Jakarta time Day 2: 9:00–17:40, Jakarta time Summary Asia and the Pacific is one of the fastest growing—and most innovative—markets in the world for insurance and is responsible for an increasing share of global insurance …
ADB's COVID-19 Relief Grant program has significantly impacted H&A Fashion, a women-owned Vietnamese company that designs and produces fashion products for both local and international markets. The program, which combines financial support with a …
APIA, SAMOA (12 June 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $111 million project that will address the country’s cross-cutting climate adaptation challenges of flood risk management, sustainable and reliable water supply, and renewable …
