Pakistan and ADB

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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.
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.
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.
Solar Energy Training Brightens Up Employment Opportunities for Pakistan’s Women

In Multan, a city in Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab, a group of women is receiving training as solar panel technicians. This initiative is providing them with new income opportunities and raising their status in society.

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.

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Publication 15 Aug 2018

Financial Barriers to Development of Renewable and Green Energy Projects in Asia
Reluctance to finance renewable energy projects has been a major barrier to green energy expansion in Asia.
Publication 26 Jul 2018

An Overview of Islamic Banking and Finance in Asia
With Asia home to more than 60% of the world's Muslim population, the outlook for Islamic banking and finance is bright.
Speech 16 Jul 2018

Launching for a New Resilience in Pakistan - Xiaohong Yang
Speech by ADB Pakistan Resident Mission Country Director Xiaohong Yang at the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) Fund Launching Workshop on 16 July 2018 in Islamabad, Pakistan.