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 $100 Million Loan to Address Water Shortages in Balochistan's Farmlands
ADB's Board of Directors has approved a $100 million loan to address chronic water shortages and increase earnings on farms in Balochistan, Pakistan’s largest and poorest province.
Hybrid Solar-Wind Energy System Brings Electricity to Pakistan Rural Areas
Two remote villages in Pakistan's Punjab now have electricity thanks to a clean energy system installed with ADB support. Residents were trained to operate and maintain the facility, ensuring its long-term sustainability.
Reluctance to finance renewable energy projects has been a major barrier to green energy expansion in Asia.
Financial Barriers to Development of Renewable and Green Energy Projects in Asia
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
- Sustainable National Highway Improvement Project
Approved/Active
- Preparing the Trade and Competitiveness Program
- Balochistan Water Resources Development Sector Project
- Implementing the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation 2030 Strategy for Sustainable Regional Development
- Supporting Social Safeguards in the Central and West Asia Region
- MFF Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program II Tranche 3
