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11 Apr 2013

Reaping Larger Shares of the Crops for the Rural Poor

Agricultural value chains that involve smallholder farmers have the potential to become an important tool in the fight against rural poverty in Asia and the Pacific.
5 Apr 2013

Asia's Last Safety Net: Pensions in an Aging Continent

As the region's families change and populations age, the elderly are being left behind. National pension systems, and creative policy decisions, are needed to fill the gap.
4 Apr 2013

In Remote Tajikistan, a New Bridge is Transforming Lives

In Tajikistan, a new bridge across the Surhob River is connecting once-isolated villages to the amenities of town, saving lives in medical emergencies, and providing a much-needed shot in the arm for small businesses.
27 Mar 2013

Women Speak from Asia’s Frontlines

Three women share how their lives have been changed as beneficiaries of and contributors to the success of development projects aimed at the most vulnerable in society.

25 Mar 2013

Better Irrigation Boosts Rice Yields in India

Once reliant solely on the annual monsoon, farmers in India are conserving water for irrigation and making it available year-round, allowing them to double-crop and improve livelihoods. 
18 Mar 2013

In India, Communities Manage Water Resources, Empower Women

Community-based associations that put Indian farmers in control of water for irrigation—the heart of their livelihoods—nearly foundered until an ADB-supported project stepped in, engaging farming families.
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.
8 Mar 2013

ADB Gender Month 2013

In the month of March, ADB celebrates women's contribution to family, community and national life throughout the Asia and the Pacific region.

8 Mar 2013

Water Brings New Life to Women in Rural Uzbekistan

Bringing potable water and better sanitation to rural communities in Uzbekistan improves people's lives and empowers women to take charge of their lives.
8 Mar 2013

Education Provides a Brighter Future for Poor Girls in Nepal

For many poor girls and their families in rural and remote areas of Nepal, a secondary education support project has put them on the right path to realizing their "dreams of a better future".