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How a Mongolian Company is Providing Jobs and Hope for People with Disabilities
In this landlocked country of 3.4 million people, 42% of households with people with disabilities live in poverty, compared with 18% of households with persons without disabilities.
Improving Bengaluru’s Livability Through Transit-Oriented Development
Bengaluru, capital of the southern state of Karnataka, is India’s fourth most populous and economically productive city. It is also the world’s fourth largest technology cluster.
In Bangladesh, ADB Helped Build A Safer and Healthier Workplace for Women Garment Workers
In recent decades, Bangladesh has emerged as a leading textile exporter globally due to its low labor cost and high-quality products.
Roads Enhance Connectivity and Create Opportunities in Isolated Hills in Nepal
For landlocked Nepal, roads are a critical lifeline that transport 90% of passengers and goods.
In Papua New Guinea, Financial Literacy Trainings are Helping Women-Owned Businesses to Thrive
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the largest gender gap in financial inclusion in the Pacific region, with women 29% less likely than men to have access to formal financial services.
In India, ADB Helped 40,000 Poultry Farmers to Stay in Business During the Pandemic
Broiler poultry is one of the cheapest sources of animal protein in India, and poultry farming is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India's agriculture.
Upgrading Elderly Care in Yichang City, People's Republic of China
ADB has been helping the People's Republic of China’s elderly care system development through facility construction and institutional capacity improvement, including in Yichang City.
Safer Trains: Expanding Communication Platforms to Report Gender-Based Violence in Transport Services in the Philippines
ADB supports the Philippine government’s vision to bring back the culture of rail transport in the country through the Malolos-Clark Railway and South Commuter Railway projects.
Azerbaijan Railway System: Well on Track with Austrian Expertise
Surrounded by the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus mountains, a reliable and efficient transport system is key to Azerbaijan’s economy. As the largest economy in the South Caucasus, the country has been mostly dependent on oil and natural gas exports that are vulnerable to price shocks.
Women at the Forefront in Building Resilience Against Natural Hazards in the Lao PDR
ADB extended assistance to Lao PDR to implement the Greater Mekong Subregion Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project, which provided training and preparation on crop production and farm productivity in both dry and wet seasons.