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Steven Beck: Supporting Trade Finance

Steven Beck, head of ADB's trade finance unit, discusses the expansion of ADB's trade finance program in Indonesia and elsewhere and the importance of trade finance to supporting economic growth.ListenDownload MP3Podcast archives

ADB at Work
  • Modern Learning Melds with TraditionModern Learning Melds with Tradition
    A unique blend of modern and traditional teaching in Indonesia helps children learn the basics-and more.

  • Caring for the Children of the PoorCaring for the Children of the Poor
    An early childhood development project in the Philippines is making sure that children from poor families grow up bright and healthy.

  • Bridge to the FutureBridge to the Future
    An ADB-funded road rehabilitation project in Indonesia has bridged two rural districts, boosted trade, and helped preserve social and cultual connections.

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Cutting Red Tape Key to Boosting Trade

Trade facilitation is recognized as the key to unlocking further gains from international trade, especially in Asia and the Pacific, where it takes three times longer to complete exports procedures than it does in developed countries. A new report from ADB and UN ESCAP assesses the status of trade facilitation in Asia.

Speeches
Water Community of Practice In Collaboration with Environment and Health CoPs
Ursula Schaefer-Preuss, Vice President Ursula Schaefer-Preuss, Vice President
ADB Headquarters, Mandaluyong City
25 Nov 2009
"Looking Beyond the Crisis"
Bindu Lohani, Vice President Bindu Lohani, Vice President
Grand Hyatt, Singapore
24 Nov 2009
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