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Features
19 Mar 2013
Asia Off the Grid
Throughout Asia and the Pacific, developing countries are exploring small, innovative energy solutions that could one day redefine the region’s energy equation.
27 Feb 2013
Heart of Borneo: Saving the Lungs of Southeast Asia
ADB is partnering with WWF and the governments of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Malaysia to conserve the lush forests of Borneo, providing sustainable livelihood for local populations and a safe haven for thousands of animals and plant species.
26 Dec 2012
2004 Earthquake and Tsunami: Day of Suffering that Brought the World Together
With support from ADB, the people affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami were able to rebuild their lives and communities.
15 Nov 2012
12 Things to Know in 2012: Green Justice in Asia and the Pacific
ADB is helping countries in Asia and the Pacific promote environmental justice through knowledge sharing and capacity building
7 Nov 2012
Costs of Higher Education by the Numbers
Rising costs in higher education are outstripping the capacity of students to pay for fees and of states to fund the sector, raising questions about how to make it more inclusive in the future. Here’s a by the number look at some of the issues leading to rising higher education costs in the Asia and the Pacific region.
24 Oct 2012
Small Idea, Big Results: Conditional Cash Transfer Programs
Offering cash allowances to poor families in exchange for sending their children to school can help break the cycle of poverty.
22 Oct 2012
Focus on Islamic Finance
Shari'ah compliant financing is becoming increasingly popular in the Asia and the Pacific region. ADB’s Ashraf Mohammed, Assistant General Counsel and Practice Leader – Islamic Finance, explains why.
17 Oct 2012
Social Economy for Poor Communities
Social enterprises play a vital role in addressing social and environmental challenges in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
16 Oct 2012
Rallying for the Reefs
The Indonesia archipelago is home to the world’s most spectacular and biologically diverse coral reefs. ADB is working to preserve the reefs, and the fish (and people) that depend on them for survival.
11 Oct 2012
Building a Skilled Workforce
Aligning the course work at Indonesia’s vocational schools with the needs of industry is resulting in better job opportunities for students.