A startup based in Hong Kong, China has developed a circular economy model for a plastic waste solution that promises to transform the buildings sector.
Singapore has a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures and develops technology-based startups.
Cambodia is about to graduate from least developed country status. It should accelerate trade reforms to address the challenges its new status will bring.
31 May 2023 | Publication The challenges of implementing an effective multilingual education could prove prohibitive in countries with a high language diversity.
30 May 2023 | Institutional Document The Urban Financing Partnership Facility (UFPF) assisted 9 newly approved projects in 2022—2 direct charges and 1 technical assistance for AASCTF, 4 project preparatory studies for CDIA TF, and 2 direct charges for UCCRTF. The total UFPF support amounted to $4.75 million.
Ttareungyi Bike, Seoul’s public share bike network, was officially launched in 2015, after a year of pilot operations. Since then, it has had enormous impact in terms of relieving traffic congestion and mitigating emissions.
30 May 2023 | Publication Food prices at both domestic and global levels have a large influence on export restriction.
30 May 2023 | Institutional Document This Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for India defines ADB's strategic approach in the country for 2023-2027.
30 May 2023 | Publication Early childhood interventions are important for children's development and have a significant impact on later life.
30 May 2023 | Job Vacancy ADB has a vacancy for the position of Investment Officer in the Private Sector Operations Department. The deadline for submitting applications is on 13-JUN-2023.
30 May 2023 | Publication Fintech play a critical role in addressing problems that impede inclusive growth, such as economic inequality.
30 May 2023 | Infographic ADB's new country partnership strategy for India will focus on deepening its engagement with the country and supporting India’s drive for robust, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth.
30 May 2023 | Institutional Document This Asian Development Bank’s Accountability Mechanism Knowledge Management Strategy aims to help make the mechanism’s knowledge products and services as accessible and meaningful to its target audiences as possible, encouraging their uptake and application in future work.
30 May 2023 | Institutional Document The Accountability Mechanism of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been largely perceived as an investigative body working in isolation and only connecting with internal and external stakeholders during problem-solving and compliance reviews.
ADB is prioritizing climate change adaptation and resilience, alongside clean energy and green development, in response to the growing threat facing Asia and the Pacific.
30 May 2023 | Publication As Bhutan’s rapid urban migration sparks a huge housing shortage, this brief shows how ADB is supporting efforts to build affordable and disaster resilient homes that will help bolster living standards and social inclusion.
Hong Kong, China’s tax system and prudent approach to fiscal policy are two pillars of its success. Despite this, aging and climate change will require tax reforms to ensure fiscal sustainability and competitiveness.
30 May 2023 | News Release ADB has launched a new country partnership strategy for India with a focus on deepening its engagement with the country and supporting India’s drive for robust, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth.
30 May 2023 | News Release ADB has helped advance transport and energy connectivity among member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program, but progress on improving regional economic competitiveness, trade, and the supply of regional public goods in the subregion has been more limited, according to an independent evaluation report.
29 May 2023 | Institutional Document This report outlines how the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative helped to strengthen an enabling business environment and to promote inclusive growth in the region during the fiscal year 2022.