ADB Review - January - February 2002

ADB Review
January - February 2002

ADB Review reports on development news from Asia and the Pacific and on the activities of the Asian Development Bank. Through words and images, the magazine brings you face-to-face with the people ADB is reaching out to in its effort to end poverty in Asia and the Pacific.

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September 11 and Afghanistan

September 11: The Downturn is Hitting Asians Hard
Terrorist attacks trigger lower incomes, reduced foreign investment, and job losses

Afghanistan: A Nation in Anguish
An important conference helps set the groundwork for rebuilding the country

The Interview: Reconstructing Afghanistan

Viewpoint: New Friends, Old Friends
Don’t neglect development when fighting the new danger of terrorism, warns international correspondent Klaus Engelen

Opinion: Afghanistan—Next Steps
Forging a blueprint for lasting peace will require regional authority

September 11: ADB’s Action Plan
Strategy includes coordination at the individual country level and coordinated interagency operations to address regional problems

Economic Monitor
Asian Growth Falls to 3.4% in 2001 After Terror Attacks

Subregional Cooperation

The Mekong By Road
A whirlwind tour provides officials with an opportunity to see the Greater Mekong Subregion

The Mekong By Road: The Greater Mekong Subregion Program

Mekong Countries Adopt 10-Year Strategy
Landmark cross-border agreement signed

Connecting People Coast to Coast

Combating Dirty Money
Regional cooperation promoted to help countries crack down on money laundering

Easing Heartbreak for Central Asia’s Mothers
Almaty Forum 2001 launches a subregional program to improve nutrition of poor mothers and children

Asia and the Pacific

Earthquake Rehabilitation: Rebuilding Shattered Lives
A $500 million emergency loan is being used to reconstruct hundreds of thousands of homes

Social Protection:Breaking the Poverty Cycle
New strategy targets the needs of the young, rural, and poor

Departments

News Briefs: More ADB Funds to Stabilize Pakistan Economy

Web Watch: Reaching the Poor

NGO Notebook: Milestone NGO Meeting in the PRC
Chinese NGOs are gaining ground in fighting rural poverty

The Interview: Changing Times—New Priorities
Japan and official development assistance

Pictorial: Dedicated Teachers

People: A Man With A Mission
Tadao Chino is passionately pursuing his vision: ending poverty in the region

Others: Operations Update [ PDF ]

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