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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Mr. Yokoyama has been ADB Country Director in India since 2017. Prior to his current appointment, he was Country Director in Nepal. Mr. Yokoyama was also Principal Water Resources Specialist in ADB’s South Asia Department, responsible for developing water resources projects in South Asian countries including Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. He joined ADB in 1999.
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Addressing the Risks of Climate Change: Six Strategies for Asia and the Pacific
The uncertainties of climate change call for actions driven by the best available knowledge, as well as meeting the financing needs of developing countries. Integrating adaptation into policy upfront is essential to achieve these goals.
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ADB Provides Sri Lanka Access to Concessional Financing to Facilitate Sustained and Inclusive Recovery
ADB has approved the eligibility of Sri Lanka to access concessional financing. The availability of concessional assistance, offered at low interest rates, broadens Sri Lanka’s options to bridge its urgent development financing needs to restore economic stability and deliver essential services, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. -
‘Improved Portfolio Performance Key to Development Results and Higher Concessional Resource Allocations’ — ADB Director General
ADB Director General for South Asia Kenichi Yokoyama said improved portfolio performance is key for timely delivery of development results and securing higher and sustained concessional resource allocations. -
ADB Director General Reaffirms Strong Support for Nepal’s Development Agenda and Pandemic Recovery
ADB Director General for South Asia Kenichi Yokoyama visited Nepal on 16–19 March. During his visit, Mr. Yokoyama reaffirmed ADB’s continued strong support to the Government of Nepal’s development agenda.
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ADB Meets Sri Lanka President Rajapaksa
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Director General for South Asia Kenichi Yokoyama yesterday met with Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to express ADB’s support for the country’s development and its coronavirus...
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New ADB Partnership with Bangladesh to Boost Competitiveness, Green Growth, and Social Inclusion
The Asian Development Bank has launched a new country partnership strategy for Bangladesh that aims to boost competitiveness, employment, and private sector development; promote green growth and climate resilience...
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ADB, Nepal Government Launch Reconstruction of Earthquake-Hit Schools
Kavre, Mahadevsthan – Honorable Minister of Education D. R. Poudel and the Country Director of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Nepal Resident Mission, Kenichi Yokoyama today laid the foundation for the reconstruction of Shree Kali Devi Primary School in Kavre District.
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ADB Hands Over Nepal's First Wind-Solar Hybrid System to AEPC
ADB handed over its pilot project on wind solar hybrid energy system to Alternative Energy Promotion Centre (AEPC) of the Ministry of Environment at a function organized at the Nepal Resident Mission today.
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ADB to Support Expansion of Women and Children Service Centers
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will administer $3.5 million in grants from the Government of the United Kingdom and ADB’s Gender and Development Cooperation Fund to expand Women and Children Service Centers (WCSCs) to 15 additional districts.
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ADB Provides Additional $30 Million for Airport Upgrades in Bhairahawa
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide an additional $30 million loan to the Government of Nepal to scale up the upgrading of the Gautam Buddha Airport (GBA) in Bhairahawa into an international airport with higher air safety standards.
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Better Business Environment Key to Nepal's Growth
Promoting an enabling business environment and political stability are key to improving economic performance in Nepal, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.