Senior government officials and climate change experts from around the world will gather in the Philippines this week to discuss financial measures to help developing countries mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

International media planning to attend ADB's 43rd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from May 1-4, should begin the registration process as soon as possible.

ADB is providing additional financial assistance for the rehabilitation of conflict-affected areas in the Northern province of Sri Lanka, particularly to assist the return and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons.

Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste are getting support from the Government of Japan and ADB to help unlock the major potential for increased cross-border travel, trade, investment and tourism, with neighboring Indonesia.