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30 Sep 2013

The Power of the Private Sector

The Strategy 2020 midterm review will assess ADB's progress on the implementation of Strategy 2020 over the past five years. The MTR will also identify areas for improvement to further enhance the relevance of Strategy 2020 to guide ADB's corporate priorities and operations going forward. One of those areas is the private sector. ADB is reviewing its approach to working with the private sector, which ranges from catalyzing investment to offering a range of financing instruments.
27 Sep 2013

After the Millennium Development Goals: Asia’s Post-2015 Development Agenda

Asia and the Pacific have made good progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), though greater effort is needed to meet some important targets.
25 Sep 2013

Climate Resilient Rice: More Crops per Drop

New rice varieties are being developed and water-saving cultivation technologies promoted to help feed Asia's growing populations.
24 Sep 2013

Higher Education in Asia and the Pacific

Higher education is evolving rapidly in Asia and the Pacific region, as students and teachers learn to deal with issues like quality of instruction, affordability, accessibility, and relevance to the requirements of Asia’s labor market.

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.

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