Learning Losses: How Students Can Overcome the Cost of COVID-19 (ADB Insight Trailer)

Before fully recovering from the pandemic’s disruption, the region was shaken by spikes in consumer prices. How have Asia’s vulnerable fared in the face of the rise in the cost of living?

Developing Asia is enjoying solid economic growth. Healthy domestic demand, stable financial conditions, and resilient service sectors supported growth in the first half of 2023. After rising sharply last year, inflation is now on the decline.

Kazakhstan's workforce is finding renewed hope and stability through skills training programs, new business opportunities in rural areas, and apprenticeship programs backed by the ADB-supported COVID-19 Solidarity Fund.

ADB's $50.65 million project will help the Kyrgyz Republic procure 120 modern, battery-electric buses that will enhance Bishkek’s transport infrastructure, improve the air quality, cut carbon emissions, and reduce traffic congestion.