Afghanistan and ADB

ADB placed its regular assistance to Afghanistan on hold effective 15 August 2021. In 2022, ADB, through a special financing arrangement with the United Nations, provided basic human needs support to ensure food security and to sustain the delivery of essential health and education services for the Afghan people.

Afghanistan: Translations in Dari (دری)

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Road Map to Developing a Regional Risk Transfer Facility for CAREC

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Road Map to Developing a Regional Risk Transfer Facility for CAREC

This report outlines how the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program could set up a disaster risk transfer facility to help members strengthen risk management.

Family Business during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Government Financial Aid and Coping Strategies

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Family Business during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: Role of Government Financial Aid and Coping Strategies

Government financial aid is associated with a lower probability of a decline in family business income and a higher probability of adopting coping strategies.

Central and West Asia Health Sector Approach 2025

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Central and West Asia Health Sector Approach 2025

Summarizing health care challenges in Central and West Asia, this publication explains how the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will help developing member countries with targeted support in the health sector.

Gender-Inclusive Development through Fintech: Studying Gender-Based Digital Financial Inclusion in a Cross-Economy Setting

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Gender-Inclusive Development through Fintech: Studying Gender-Based Digital Financial Inclusion in a Cross-Economy Setting

Health, education, the labor force participation rate, and political empowerment of women significantly impact the digital financial inclusion of women.