Features

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.


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.


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.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.