Features

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.
22 Oct 2012

Focus on Islamic Finance

Shari'ah compliant financing is becoming increasingly popular in the Asia and the Pacific region. ADB’s Ashraf Mohammed, Assistant General Counsel and Practice Leader – Islamic Finance, explains why.
16 Oct 2012

Focus on Food Security

On World Food Day, ADB.org talks to Prof. Julian Cribb, author of 'The Coming Famine: The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid It,' who shares about the need to reduce waste and excessive food demand in Asia.
15 Aug 2012

Green Urbanization in Asia: 12 Things to Know

Urban expansion in Asia presents both opportunities and challenges for the region and the world, as it can help address some environmental problems if managed well. Here are 12 things to know about green urbanization in Asia.
11 Apr 2012

Unfair Growth

New figures from ADB's Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2012 show inequality is on the rise across the region - casting a shadow over Asia's ongoing economic success.