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25 Apr 2013

Building Barriers against Floods in Tajikistan

Tajikistan’s mountainous terrain and climatic extremes mean flooding is common but flood prevention infrastructure is helping provide a more secure base for rural livelihoods.
24 Apr 2013

Disaster Risk Management in Asia by the Numbers

Research shows Asia and the Pacific is more vulnerable to natural hazards than other parts of the world. The growing frequency of disasters, such as devastating floods or earthquakes, could derail the region's economic growth and poverty reduction efforts unless measures are put in place to reduce disaster risk and improve preparedness.
22 Apr 2013

Natural Resources Conservation in Asia - ADB's Take

The Asia-Pacific holds vast natural resources, which, if managed sustainably, can support economic development and livelihoods.
17 Apr 2013

Connecting Solomon Islands by Sea

An innovative project is improving the safety and efficiency of domestic maritime services, spurring rural development in Solomon Islands, and shaping up to be a model for similar projects in the Pacific region.

17 Apr 2013

Viet Nam's Co Tu People Find New Voice through Resettlement

While the Song Bung 4 Hydropower project disrupted the lifestyle of the Co Tu ethnic group in central Viet Nam, it also became an opportunity for its members, especially women and children, to gain better education, health care, and improve their income opportunities.
17 Apr 2013

Resettlement Puts Women on Top in Central Viet Nam

Though the Song Bung 4 hydropower dam and energy project relocated Co Tu minority in Viet Nam’s central region, it also offered new income opportunities and empowered local women.
17 Apr 2013

Better Health Care, Education to Resettled in Viet Nam

A hydropower energy project in Central Viet Nam has disrupted the lives of an isolated ethnic minority, but offers better health care and educational opportunities for a bright future.
22 Apr 2013

Roads Connect Villages to Opportunity in Central India

In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, where poverty levels are among the highest in the country, new all-weather roads connect rural people to healthcare, and to the broader economy.

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.
15 Apr 2013

Sanitation Investments Make India's Coastal Cities 'More Livable'

An urban water and sewerage system project in the Indian state of Karnataka is improving people’s health and making cities like Mangalore more livable.