News Releases

3 May 2006

Update on Press Registration at ADB Annual Meeting

On-site media registration has closed for ADB's 39th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Hyderabad.
2 May 2006

ADB Boosting Civil Society's Role in the Fight Against Corruption

ADB will help strengthen the role of civil society in the fight against corruption through a technical assistance grant of US$150,000.
27 Apr 2006

Asia Must Focus on Job Creation to Sustain Growth, Says New Book

At least half a billion people in developing Asia are unemployed or underemployed and finding ways to provide them productive jobs should top economic agendas around the region, according to an ADB book launched today.
25 Apr 2006

Asia's Development Challenges Set to be Major Topic at ADB Annual Meeting in Hyderabad

About 2,500 delegates will gather in Hyderabad, India, next week for ADB's 39th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors.
6 Apr 2006

Developing Asia to Post Strong Growth in 2006-2007, ADB Says

Developing Asian economies will deliver strong growth in 2006 supported by a broadly favorable outlook for the international economy, the continuing trend toward improved economic management, and apparent resilience to high oil prices, ADB says in a major new report.
6 Apr 2006

South Asia's Growth to Moderate but Remain Strong in 2006-2007, Says ADB

South Asia’s growth is expected to moderate to 7.3% in 2006 as a result of some slowing in India and Pakistan, but then rise slightly to 7.5% in 2007, according to a major ADB report released today. The region grew 7.8% in 2005.
4 Apr 2006

ADB Grant to Support Development of India's Cities

ADB will help the Government of India develop and improve the country's cities through a US$2 million technical assistance grant.
31 Mar 2006

$300 Million Facility to Develop Power Sector in Uttaranchal, India

ADB will provide up to US$300 million to help meet investment needs to strengthen and expand the power sector in Uttaranchal, India.
20 Mar 2006

ADB to Double Investments in Water to Help Achieve MDGs

ADB expects to double the investments it will finance in the water sector over the next five years according to plans announced at the 4th World Water Forum here today.
10 Mar 2006

Infrastructure Development, More Inclusiveness Key to India's Future Prosperity, ADB President Says

Infrastructure development has a crucial role to play if India is to sustain its high growth, which must become more inclusive as the country matures, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda told audiences in India this week.