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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.
7 Jan 2013

能源项目的常规做法正在转变

位于中华人民共和国（中国）南部的广东省作为成果丰硕的试点向人们证明，替代化石燃料的高效和环保的电力方案正在解决其经济飞速增长造成的严重污染和日趋严峻的能源短缺。
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.
17 Sep 2013

Pay-As-You-Go Solar Power: Small Idea, Big Results

Flexible, prepaid metering makes solar power affordable in rural India. ADB is investing in this simple yet radical solution, which can be applied in other parts of the region.
13 Sep 2013

Small Sanitation Project in Myanmar Has Big Impact on Community Life

A $50,000 pilot sanitation project in Myanmar shows that local infrastructure and services can be developed by communities and city governments in the informal settlements where they’re most needed.
5 Sep 2013

Food Security -- ADB's Take

ADB bolsters food security in Asia and the Pacific by helping countries improve the productivity, connectivity, and resilience of food supply chains.
6 Sep 2013

Simulation Game Shows Dry Reality of Asia's Water Shortage

An ADB-led simulation game held during the 2013 World Water Week showed that cooperation is key to ensure water security in Asia.