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Features
18 Feb 2013
Emerging from the Rubble in the People's Republic of China
The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008 shook mountainous Southwest People’s Republic of China so hard that some areas are still recovering, but a government effort assisted by ADB and other international organizations is rebuilding roads and communities.
31 Jan 2013
Air Pollution in Beijing - ADB’s Take
Pollution issues, including air quality, have been an important aspect of the partnership between ADB and the People's Republic of China.
11 Jan 2013
Bringing Jobs Back to the Village in the PRC's Fujian Province
More than 100 subprojects in the People’s Republic of China’s Fujian Province reunite families separated by distant work, and bridge the income gap by promoting information, cooperation, and infrastructure for a wide range of businesses.
7 Jan 2013
Shifting the Energy Goalposts in the PRC's Guandong
Guangdong Province in the south of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is proving a fertile testing ground for efficient and environmentally friendly power alternatives to the fossil fuels behind its extraordinary economic growth, grim pollution, and increasingly severe energy shortages.
16 Nov 2012
Bringing Business to the Mountains
In the People's Republic of China, a four-lane expressway - half of it bridges and tunnels - through one of the most biodiverse regions in the world is facilitating trade and raising incomes for farmers.
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.
6 Nov 2012
The Road to Empowerment
In a remote minority region of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), all-female maintenance crews are doing more than keeping the roads in order—they are banding together and taking on bigger roles in their communities.
29 Oct 2012
12 Things to Know in 2012: Regional Cooperation in Central Asia
In an increasingly integrated world, regional cooperation is key to the long-term prosperity of nations. Here are 12 things to know about regional cooperation in Central Asia.
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.