12 Things to Know

20 Sep 2013

12 Things to Know about MDGs in Asia and the Pacific

Two years before the 2015 deadline, developing Asia shows mixed progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Income poverty has been slashed by half, but the region still faces challenges such as rising inequality and environmental sustainability. Here are 12 things to know about the status of MDGs in the region.

30 Aug 2013

Asia's Financial Sector: 12 Things to Know

Since the Asian financial crisis, the financial sector in the region has become more resilient. Yet the challenge of ensuring stability amid market volatility remains. Here are 12 things to know about financial sector development in Asia and the Pacific.

1 Aug 2013

The Asian Development Fund: 12 Things to Know

The Asian Development Fund (ADF) offers loans at very low interest rates as well as grants to help ADB’s poorest member countries reduce poverty and address other development challenges. Here are 12 things to know about the ADF.

18 Jul 2013

Empowering Enterprising Women in Asia: 12 Things to Know

Women make up more than half the population of Asia. The region would earn an additional $89 billion annually if women were able to achieve their full economic potential.

13 Jun 2013

Handle with Care - Fragility and Conflict in Asia and the Pacific: 12 Things to Know

Many of the poor in Asia and the Pacific live in countries beset by political instability, weak governance, economic insecurity, and vulnerability to natural disasters. These complex development challenges hamper efforts to reduce poverty in the region. Here are 12 things to know about countries in fragile and conflict-affected situations.

16 May 2013

Energy Investment Needs in the Asia Pacific: 12 Things to Know

Large investments are needed to secure cheap, clean and sustainable energy to power the fast-rising economies of developing Asia, and for the region's poor to access safe, clean and affordable modern energy. Here are 12 things to know about energy investments in the Asia-Pacific region.

15 Apr 2013

Microfinance: 12 Things to Know

Giving the poor access to affordable financial services enables them to seize livelihood opportunities, manage cash flow spikes, and mitigate risks. Here are 12 things to know about microfinance.

13 Mar 2013

About ADB.org: 12 Things to Know

ADB.org showcases ADB's efforts to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Asia and the Pacific. The range, reach and utility of the services it delivers to users are continuously refined and upgraded. Here are 12 things you should know about ADB.org.

20 Dec 2012

Poverty Reduction in Asia and the Pacific: 12 Things to Know

Fast economic growth has helped to significantly reduced poverty in Asia and the Pacific over the years. However, much still needs to be done in a region that is home to about two-thirds of the world's poor.

29 Nov 2012

South Asia Cooperation and Integration: 12 Things to Know

South Asia's prospects of growth depend in good part on the enhancement of cross-border connectivity and facilitation of trade among Bangladesh, Butan, India and Nepal. Here are 12 things to know about cooperation and integration in South Asia.