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Beijing Beefs Up Sewage Treatment
ADB Review Article by John Leslie MacClean, May 2008
Before it could be engulfed by its own wastewater, Beijing knew it needed to build treatment plants for the sewage produced by its growing population. But the city government did not have the experience to deal with huge volumes of wastewater. Where could they turn for help?
Afghanistan: Building Roads, Changing Lives
Impact Story by Grant Curtis, 10 Mar 2008
Rehabilitation and upgrading of the country's roads and highways is improving access to markets, enabling private investment, and expanding foreign trade—all key to Afghanistan's further economic progress.
Bangladesh: A Clean Fuel to Boost Incomes
Impact Story by Pamposh Dhar, 10 Mar 2008
Compressed Natural Gas has been around since the 1980s. Through an ADF-supsported project, it has finally taken off in Dhaka.
Bangladesh: Bridge to Prosperity
Impact Story by Erin Prelypchan, 10 Mar 2008
The Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge—the most expensive and technically one of the most challenging transport infrastructure projects ever accomplished in Bangladesh—is a gateway to economic growth and prosperity for millions.
Solomon Islands: On the Same Track
Impact Story by Sally R. Shute-Trembath, 10 Mar 2008
ADB and its development partners discuss their joint response to restoring roads and bridges in the Solomon Islands through the eyes of the almost complete Post Conflict Emergency Rehabilitation Project.
Tajikistan: Road Out of Poverty
by Ramoncito dela Cruz, 10 Mar 2008
Improvements to a key road artery in Tajikistan bring a host of benefits to impoverished communities: better access to schools, hospitals, and markets.