Project Results and Case Studies

A simple feed innovation for cattle is bringing modest prosperity to rural villages - and women are leading the way.

Rural roads are bridging the gulf between poor villages, markets, and healthcare facilities in Bangladesh - as well as providing opportunities for women in dire need of employment.

In rural Nepal, small changes go a long way in improving the lot of disadvantaged women.

An ADB project helps indigenous women in the Philippines' remote mountainous regions of Mindoro gain access to a culturally sensitive maternal and newborn care program. 

ADB assistance helped the Institute of Microfinance of Timor-Leste become the country's first locally owned national commercial bank. 

Rapid urbanization due to accelerated rural to urban migration often results in lack of basic urban services and poor environmental management. Women’s central roles in safeguarding their family’s health and sanitation, and managing solid waste are critical considerations for project success.

As a part of its 10th National Development Plan (2002–2007), the Government of Nepal had emphasized the need to improve water supply, sanitation, and community health services as a means to reduce poverty and accelerate economic growth for the poor and disadvantaged groups.

The Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) Project aims to support better urban development and services and good governance in secondary towns (pourashavas) across Bangladesh. It was prepared as a sector loan that is aligned with the government’s sector investment plan and its urban management policy.

The Secondary Towns and Rural Community-Based Water Supply and Sanitation Project aims to reduce poverty and promote human development by improving access to safe water and sanitation for poor populations in both urban and rural areas.

The project aims to promote economic growth and reduce poverty in nine towns by providing a flood-free and secure living environment within the framework of integrated flood protection.