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Large-scale infrastructure investment is making the Colombo Port accessible to a new generation of cargo vessels, helping the island nation realize its regional trade aspirations.

Rehabilitated roads in landlocked Tajikistan boost trade at home and with other Central Asian nations and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, where poverty levels are among the highest in the country, new all-weather roads connect rural people to healthcare, and to the broader economy.

An innovative project is improving the safety and efficiency of domestic maritime services, spurring rural development in Solomon Islands, and shaping up to be a model for similar projects in the Pacific region.

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.

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.

ADB estimates that 80% of Asia's economic growth will be generated in its urban areas, supported by migrants in search of jobs and economic opportunities. Sustainable urban transport solutions are crucial to mitigate the growing congestion and pollution in the region's sprawling urban centers.

Susheela Venkataraman, Principal Director of ADB’s Office of Information Systems and Technology, explains how ICT can help bridge socioeconomic divides in Asia and the Pacific.

The Wenchuan Earthquake of 2008 shook mountainous Southwest People’s Republic of China so hard that some areas are still recovering, but a government effort assisted by ADB and other international organizations is rebuilding roads and communities.

Independent software developers have an opportunity to create sustainable solutions for the developmental needs of the poor across the Asia-Pacific.