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Poverty Reduction through Transport and Energy

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ADB has traditionally provided significant support for infrastructure development in the transport and energy sectors in client countries. While this support has clearly contributed to economic growth in Asia, its impact on poverty is not yet well understood.

ADB and selected development partners -- Department for International Development (U.K.), Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and the World Bank -- have identified a need to address current gaps in knowledge about how transport and energy investments can help reduce poverty.

ADB, in collaboration with domestic research institutes in selected member countries, is undertaking a regional technical assistance -- RETA 5947 -- to assess the impact of transport and energy infrastructure on poverty reduction.