The Asian Development Bank supported the Senior High School Support Program of the Philippines’ Department of Education. The broad reform program included curriculum development, teacher training, and one of the world’s largest tuition voucher schemes. The …
Description The Asian Development Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance Luxembourg and the University of Luxembourg will conduct the Asia Pacific Futures Dialogue on 12 to 13 June 2024 in Luxembourg. This event aims to understand the …
Registration Form Click to register by the 28 May 2024 deadline Agenda Click to view Biographies of the Speakers Click to view Time of Event Day 1: 14:45–18:30 Japan Standard Time (JST) Day 2: 13:45–19:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) Summary The …
Time of Event 09:25–12:30 Tokyo time Summary ADBI Dean Sonobe will honor journalists whose articles were selected as the winners of this year’s Developing Asia Journalism Awards (DAJA) Tetsushi during a Tokyo ceremony. Hosted by ADBI, with the support of …
Women-owned businesses are essential to Asia and the Pacific's growing economies. However, women entrepreneurs, compared to men, continue to face challenges in owning and growing their businesses, accessing finance, and participating in markets. In …
Fiscal policies to increase tax revenues and financial management systems to spend them are inextricably linked. To improve funding for development in Asia and the Pacific, fiscal and financial management reforms need to be pursued simultaneously. Domestic …
The CAREC study aimed to narrow down the factors associated with regional integration. In particular, it sought to evaluate the trade relations of Central Asian economies with their main external partners— European Union, PRC, and Russia – in terms of five …
Mental health disorders, exacerbated by the pandemic, highlight the urgent need for integrated care and increased investment, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Strengthening mental health services and understanding is crucial for achieving …
DENPASAR, INDONESIA (22 May 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Australia, and the Government of Indonesia jointly announced their support to create a water-sensitive city in Nusantara—Indonesia's new capital—in the sidelines of …
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (21 May 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) signed a $46.5 million loan to build the Nur Bukhara greenfield solar power plant and battery energy storage (BESS) facility in …
Opening remarks by Masatsugu Asakawa, President, Asian Development Bank, at the Bandung Spirit Water Summit, 10th World Water Forum, 21 May 2024, Bali, Indonesia Introduction Excellencies, dear friends: It is an honor to join you today. We meet here in …
DHAKA, BANGLADESH (17 May 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Rupshi Seed Crushing Limited, a member of the City Group, have signed a $10 million loan to construct a greenfield energy-efficient, multi-oilseed crushing plant within the City …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (16 May 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $148.5 million loan to help strengthen, modernize, and climate-proof distribution system to enhance reliability, quality, and resilience of electricity supply in Sikkim, …
Civil registration systems are vital for providing legal identity and accessing essential services, as shown by discrepancies in COVID-19 mortality data and the ongoing challenges in birth registration, especially in poorer communities. One of the most …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (15 May 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s partners committed $16.4 billion in cofinancing in 2023, up by 44% from the previous year. This bolstered ADB’s efforts to tackle the complex challenges faced by developing member …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (15 May 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday priced a 2-year global benchmark United States (US) dollar bond worth $3.5 billion, proceeds of which will be part of ADB’s ordinary capital resources. “We are grateful for the …
Sustainable urban development and urban design is central to climate change action. As the People’s Republic of China shows, Integrated compact sponge cities are pivotal for low-carbon development and for building climate resilience. Most of the planet’s …
Opening remarks by Woochong Um, ADB Managing Director General, at the Asia and the Pacific Transport Forum, 14 May 2024, ADB headquarters, Manila, Philippines Your Excellencies, Distinguished guests, good morning. Welcome to the Asian Development Bank (ADB …
International Nurses Day highlights the major contribution nurses make in delivering high-quality healthcare. They need innovative solutions to help the healthcare system rebound after the pandemic. Nurses provide most of the hands-on care in a health …
In-person Registration Form Click to register Online Registration Form Click to register Agenda Click to view Summary Asia and the Pacific face significant climate-related risks and mounting challenges in advancing the sustainability transformation. …
