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Asian Leaders to Focus on Inclusive Growth at ADB's 45th Annual Meeting

Ministers and senior government officials, business leaders, fellow international financial institutions, and civil society representatives are set to gather in Manila, Philippines from 2-5 May for the 45th Annual Meeting of ADB, which will focus on inclusive growth through better governance and partnerships.

Asia's Increasing Rich-Poor Divide Undermining Growth, Stability - ADB Report

Asia’s rapid growth is leaving millions behind, causing a widening gap between rich and poor that threatens to undermine the region’s stability, according to a new report from ADB.

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

Weak global demand will weigh on developing Asia in 2012 but growth rates in most economies remain robust and should tick back up in 2013 with private consumption providing support, ADB says in a new report.

Bangladesh Designing Major Expressway With ADB Support

ADB is helping the Government of Bangladesh design a new expressway between Dhaka and Chittagong to boost trade and ease congestion on the existing highway linking the two cities.

Teacher Training To Further Improve In Bangladesh With ADB Support

ADB is providing $70 million in loans for further improvements to the quality of training for secondary school teachers in Bangladesh, which should improve the overall quality of education in the country.

Targeted Food Subsidies Would Help South Asia Cope with Future Food Price Spikes

A spike in the cost of food staples like rice and wheat could push tens of millions more people into extreme poverty in South Asia but food subsidies targeted at the very poorest in the region would help them cope with still-high prices, says a new report by ADB.

ADB Improves Aid Transparency by Joining AidFlows.org

ADB is helping provide a clearer picture of how much development aid is provided and received around the world by joining AidFlows, in partnership with the World Bank and Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Media Registration Open for ADB's 45th Annual Meeting in Manila

ADB has opened online media registration for the 45th Annual Meeting of ADB’s Board of Governors, to be held on 2–5 May 2012 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila. This is the 15th ADB Annual Meeting to be held in the Philippines, where ADB is headquartered.

ADB, Bangladesh Announce $4.5 Billion Five-Year Partnership Strategy

Bangladesh and ADB have forged a new Country Partnership Strategy for 2011-2015 which includes a resource investment program of around $4.5 billion.

ADB Loan to Help Bangladesh Cut Energy Shortage, Reduce Poverty

ADB is extending a $300 million energy infrastructure loan to help Bangladesh address critical power shortages which are undermining the economy and slowing poverty reduction efforts.