Impact Stories

1 Feb 2012 |

Lives in Transition

Cambodia's largest ever relocation program is a challenging operation that is starting to deliver on its promise of a better life for affected people.

24 Jan 2012 | Lao People's Democratic Republic

Giving Life to Mother and Child

An ADB-supported project in Lao PDR helps keep mothers and babies safe and healthy during childbirth.

24 Jan 2012 | Lao People's Democratic Republic

Learning to Succeed

An ADB-supported education project has been getting some of the poorest children in Lao PDR back into the classroom—and for longer.
20 Jan 2012 | Philippines

Access to Tourism Riches

A roadwork project is not only bringing new opportunities to drivers whose livelihoods depend on transport infrastructure, but also to once isolated rural fishers.
12 Jan 2012 | Cambodia

Well-Springs of New Hope

An ADB-supported water and sanitation project in Cambodia has freed rural women from the back-breaking work of hauling water and is restoring good health to communities.

12 Jan 2012 | Nepal

Breaking with Tradition

An ADB-supported project in Nepal is helping some of the most disadvantaged women in the country build careers in occupations once reserved for men.
27 Dec 2011 | Philippines

NGOs Improve Teachers’ Skills Online

With this television advertisement campaign, the Philippines celebrated World Teachers Day last October to demonstrate appreciation of teachers. In reality, however, teachers, especially those working in public schools, need more help to feel they are valued.

22 Dec 2011 | Papua New Guinea

NGOs Provide Better Health Care Services in Papua New Guinea

To help the Government of PNG improve its rural health services, ADB has approved a loan amounting to $20 million for $81.2 million Rural Primary Health Services Delivery Project.

16 Dec 2011 | Lao People's Democratic Republic

Income Ideas that Benefit Biodiversity

A Lao PDR village with an ancient connection to the forest learns to preserve rather than destroy
16 Dec 2011 | Lao People's Democratic Republic

Shifting Trade Into High Gear

Mending a highway and slashing bureaucracy jumpstarts trade through once-sleepy provinces