Pakistan and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Hybrid Solar-Wind Energy System Brings Electricity to Pakistan Rural Areas
Pakistan's first hybrid solar-wind energy system provides 50 kilowatts to over 500 people in 80 households. Watch video
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Swiss Embassy, ADB Sign Agreement to Support National Disaster Risk Management Fund in Pakistan
The Embassy of Switzerland in Pakistan and ADB signed an agreement to support the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF). NDRMF was recently established by the Government of Pakistan to finance investments in disaster risk reduction and preparedness.
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ADB Energy Assistance Works. Just Ask Pakistani Fisherman Ismatullah Mangi
ADB continues a focus on infrastructure development and institutional reforms in Pakistan through its country partnership strategy.
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Pakistan Must Address Fiscal Challenges, Revive Exports to Sustain Growth — ADB
Pakistan’s economy is projected to maintain strong growth in fiscal year (FY) 2018 as power supply in the country improves, manufacturing and crop harvests strengthen, and consumption expenditure and investments rise, according to a new ADB report.
The Government of Pakistan has worked with ADB to strengthen the country’s key infrastructure, boost social and environmental safeguards, and promote information sharing with other countries.
The country partnership strategy, 2015-2019 for Pakistan continues to focus on infrastructure development and institutional reforms. It outlines financial assistance in six key sectors: energy; transport; agriculture, natural resources, and rural development; water and other urban infrastructure and services; public sector management; and finance
Pakistan is a member of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
Latest
ADB Projects in Kiribati, Pakistan, and Tonga Secure GCF Funding
ADB has secured $108 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for its climate change projects, shoring up the bank’s efforts to increase its climate financing for the Asia and Pacific region.
A green energy policy can help Pakistan meet its energy requirements while reducing its dependence on imports and lowering the cost of energy.
Green Finance in Pakistan: Barriers and Solutions
ADB Affirms Support for Pakistan's Development Agenda
ADB Vice-President Mr. Wencai Zhang affirmed ADB’s support for the Government of Pakistan’s new development and reform agenda during his 2-day visit to the country from 4 to 5 October.
Projects in Pakistan
Proposed
- Using Information and Communications Technology to Enhance Efficiency in Agriculture in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Tajikistan
- Integrated Information and Communications Technology Development Project
- Sindh Secondary Education Improvement Project
- Strengthening Corporate Social Responsibility for Development
- Greater Thal Canal Irrigation Investment Program
Approved/Active
- Promoting Investments and Economic Growth in Central and West Asia, East Asia, and South Asia Subregions
- Strengthening Knowledge and Actions for Air Quality Improvement
- Promoting Investments and Economic Growth through International Trade
- Preparing the Trade and Competitiveness Program
- Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project
