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A new independent evaluation by ADB's Independent Evaluation Department calls for more tailored support to address the distinct needs of Pacific and other small island developing states, emphasizing the bank’s institutional capacity as the foundation for resilience building.
ADB has approved a €645.83 million ($750 million equivalent) loan to help finance the construction of a 127-kilometer (km) greenfield railway line in Türkiye, advancing the country’s role as a vital transport and logistics hub linking Europe and Asia through more competitive, reliable, and cost-e...
As Asia and the Pacific confront one of its most serious energy challenges in decades, countries must work together to build a cleaner, more secure power system that can move electricity across borders, ADB President Masato Kanda said in the opening session of the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF) 2...
ADB has approved a $500 million equivalent policy-based loan to support Kazakhstan in strengthening fiscal sustainability and enhancing financial sector resilience.
ADB is acting quickly and decisively with $4 billion in financing to help countries withstand the impact of the Middle East conflict, including about $3 billion requested by governments and $1 billion provided as trade finance for energy and food imports.
ADB has signed a $10 million financing package with Schoolnet India Limited to improve learning outcomes for 4.5 million students by scaling up digital learning infrastructure in 30,000 government schools across India.
ADB has approved a $700 million policy-based loan to support reforms aimed at strengthening insurance in Pakistan. The program seeks to expand insurance coverage and reduce protection gaps. It will also help stimulate private sector participation and support sustainable economic growth.
As governments across Asia and the Pacific race to keep pace with rapid technological change, ADB is taking action with a new digital strategy that will help countries harness artificial intelligence and digital technologies while protecting those at risk.
ADB has approved a $115 million concessional loan to improve resilient water supply and sanitation services and strengthen institutional capacities in rapidly growing municipalities across Nepal.
An evaluation by ADB's Independent Evaluation Department calls for reforms to better align corporate systems with strategic objectives in upper middle income countries.
ADB has approved a $10 million grant facility to help Vanuatu strengthen project delivery, build resilience to environmental and disaster risks, support private sector development, and accelerate sustainable economic growth.
ADB has approved a $63.44 million financing package to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into Cambodia’s power system, strengthen grid stability and energy security, and bolster cross-border power trade.
