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Urban Malnutrition
ADB Review Article by Barbara Lochmann, November 2004
As Asians flock to big cities, governments need to look closely at food fortification and other methods to deal with growing urban malnutrition.
Thirst For A Change
ADB Review Article by Judy Bryant, June 2004
Ensuring that streets and lanes are free from sewage is critical for good urban sanitation. The state government of Rajasthan, India, is working to mitigate urban infrastructure problems in six major cities—partly financed from $250-million ADB loan.
Houses Of Their Own
ADB Review Article by Marcia R. Samson, April 2004
Two parallel projects are making dreams of a better home come true for low- and middle-income households as well as the poorest in Mongolia.
A Cleaner City
ADB Review Article by David Kruger, April 2004
ADB project targets waste management to improve income and health as the expanding population puts pressure on antiquated water supply and drainage systems; and inadequate roads prevent the provision of services in many parts of the city, contributing to sanitation problems.
Cleaner Streets
ADB Review Article, February 2004
Ensuring that streets and lanes are free from sewage is critical for good urban sanitation. The state government of Rajasthan, India, is working to mitigate urban infrastructure problems in six major cities—thanks in part to a $250 million loan from ADB.


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