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Developing Asia’s Economic Outlook: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2023
Growth forecasts for developing Asia’s economies are looking brighter, with 4.8% growth projection this year and next year. Inflation in developing Asia is also expected to moderate and return to its pre-pandemic levels.
ASEAN and Global Value Chains: Locking in Resilience and Sustainability
The book aims to shed light on the disruptive effects of COVID-19 on ASEAN’s GVC participation and also review the many challenges and opportunities facing GVCs in the region.
Developing Georgia’s Transport Corridors
ADB supports the development of Georgia’s transport corridors from the East-West Highway to the North-South Corridor to help grow its economy by improving local and regional connectivity and making travel faster and safer for locals and tourists.
Developing Georgia’s Transport Corridors
ADB supports the development of Georgia’s transport corridors from the East-West Highway to the North-South Corridor to help grow its economy by improving local and regional connectivity and making travel faster and safer for locals and tourists.
Thailand Times: Financing Gaps and Sustainable Finance Development Journey in Thailand
While moving forward to achieve its strategy 4.0, Thailand was ranked 9th by the Global Climate Risk Index for countries most affected by climate change.
Annyeonghaseyo! ADB Invites Participants to its 56th Annual Meeting
Asian Development Bank Secretary Muhammad Ehsan Khan and Assistant Secretary Harumi Kodama extend an advanced welcome to delegates of the 56th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors.
In Bangladesh, ADB's Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program Helps Decrease Cases of Life-Threatening Rabies Virus
ADB's Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program, through its private sector partners, assists the import, storage, and distribution of life-saving rabies vaccine in Bangladesh.
Asian Impact Webinar: Trade, Investment, and Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific
Trade and investment underpin Asia’s remarkable development story—but with unintended environmental costs that contribute to climate change. Can trade and investment policies be made compatible with climate action?
Mongolia Is Introducing Effective and Innovative Solid Waste Management with ADB’s Support
ADB, with financing from the government of Japan, is supporting Mongolia to improve solid waste management practices, reduce environmental pollution, and enhance community awareness and employment opportunities in the waste management sector.
Lisette Cipriano on Accelerating Digital Inclusion for Women and Girls in Asia and the Pacific
ADB Senior Digital Technology Specialist Lisette Cipriano shares how financial inclusion is critical for women’s empowerment. Financial products and services help women provide for their families and support women entrepreneurs to build their businesses.
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