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2 Jul 2013

Businesses with a Mission: Focus on Social Enterprises

Social enterprises have improved the lives of millions in developing Asia through better livelihood opportunities and access to affordable services, says Bart Édes, ADB’s Director of Poverty Reduction, Gender and Social Development.
11 Jul 2013

Maternal and Child Health – ADB's Take

ADB raises the quality of maternal and child health care in Asia and the Pacific through infrastructure development, governance and financing reforms, and targeted support for high-risk groups.
26 Jun 2013

Here Comes the Sun in India's Gujarat

The world’s largest solar power park in India’s Gujarat state is a blueprint for how risks associated with large-scale renewable energy projects can be managed with proper planning and coordination.
26 Jun 2013

Efficiency: the Power of Energy Thrift

Demand-side energy efficiency is highly cost-effective and has the potential to be a main driver for enhancing energy security in Asia and the Pacific.
27 Jun 2013

Casting a Wider Social Safety Net

A landmark conditional cash transfer program in the Philippines makes a strong case for launching similar schemes elsewhere in Asia and the Pacific.
26 Jun 2013

Clean Solutions to Asia's Energy Challenge

As Asia is on track to becoming the world's largest energy-consuming region by 2025, it is set to experience increasingly challenging energy security and climate change issues. Energy efficiency is emerging as one of the main tools that can help Asian nations meet their growing energy needs and fuel economic growth in a clean and efficient way.
26 Jun 2013

Ravi Narayanan: Water Security in Asia

The Asian Water Development Outlook (AWDO) 2013, launched by ADB in May 2013, presented a broad picture of various aspects and issues of water security across the Asia-Pacific region.Ravi Narayanan, Chair of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum Governing Council, provides invaluable insights on the region’s progress on key water security fronts and into some of the pressure points for action.
18 Jun 2013

Eye in the Sky: Earth Observation in Aid of Development

Space technology is providing vital information that helps address development challenges in Asia and the Pacific.
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.
5 Jun 2013

World Environment Day 2013 - Think, Eat, Save

Sustainable food production and consumption can help conserve the environment while meeting the needs of Asia's growing population.