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East Asia

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was particularly successful in reducing poverty as a result of its rapid economic growth and geographically targeted pro-poor growth approach.

ADB's poverty reduction strategy in China strongly supports pro-poor growth through infrastructure in the poorer western and central regions of the country. In addition, ADB is promoting programs that address environmental poverty caused by flooding and soil degradation and water and air pollution in the rural and urban areas respectively.

Poverty in landlocked Mongolia is characterized by reduced income opportunities, and at the same time, human development achievements are being challenged by low funding and the need for sector reforms.

In Mongolia, ADB's program as major donor is broader than in PRC, supporting particularly rural development, education and infrastructure, including energy and heating facilities.

Do you know: The People's Republic of China has some of the worst land degradation problems in the world. Rural poverty further drives damaging land practices, including overuse of water and agrochemicals, and the conversion of marginal lands for irrigation. A $100 million loan from ADB, cofinanced by a Global Environment Facility (GEF) grant of $4.6 million will provide alternative livelihood opportunities for 46,000 rural households in Ningxia province for setting up clean, resource-efficient industries such as horticulture, instead of traditional agricultural activities that are low-yielding, water intensive and cause pollution. Through other forward linkages, the project will benefit 140,000 smallholder farmers.

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