#ADBANNUALMEETING: ADB has announced a landmark program that — in its scale and scope – will transform climate finance and significantly ramp up support for the region in the battle against climate change.
Read the announcement: ow.ly/LJX150O7hrt
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Distributed ledger technology and blockchains could help connect ASEAN+3 central banks and central securities depository systems.
Join us tomorrow to discuss how this technology can enable safe cross-border securities transactions: ow.ly/cSBR50OMuxj
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For 25 years, ADB and Tajikistan have worked together to help the economy grow and improve people’s lives.
ADB has supported a diverse range of sectors – from strategic road and energy infrastructure to health, skills development, food security, climate change, and others.
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#ADBNews: ADB has approved a loan to Bangladesh to advance reforms in domestic resource mobilization, improve public spending, and help small businesses to access innovative financing. ow.ly/CViv50OMzha
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Asia and the Pacific faces multiple challenges in tackling climate change and securing a clean energy future.
ADB Managing Director General speaks to us at #ACEF2023 about the need to make energy clean, reliable, and sustainable for all: ow.ly/mvtC50OMvfu
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#ADBNews: Masa Asakawa reaffirmed the bank’s support for Tajikistan’s development priorities and discussed ways of further strengthening the partnership with the country in his meetings with President Emomali Rahmon and senior government officials.
Mr. Asakawa… Show more
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Extremely proud to celebrate 25 years of the ADB-Tajikistan development partnership with so many special guests at our anniversary event last night.
Together, our partnership has helped yield remarkable progress in gender equality, climate resilience, regional cooperation, and… Show more
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Productive meeting with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, agreeing on the vital need to prioritize climate action.
We also discussed the importance of developing skills and boosting the private sector.
Proud of ADB's strong 25-year partnership with Tajikistan, ensuring… Show more
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Without climate action, the GDP in Asia and the Pacific could decrease by 10 per cent by 2100.
ADB is committed to scaling up investments in climate finance and ensuring development decisions have adaptation at their core: ow.ly/7TYK50NizwA
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Asia and the Pacific is at the epicenter of the ocean plastic crisis.
ADB’s flagship program aims to help fight marine pollution and protect the region's oceans.
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With extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent, Asia and the Pacific needs more investments to meet energy needs and reduce emissions.
ADB’s Priyantha Wijayatunga discusses the region's electricity needs and innovative solutions to meet them: ow.ly/EFe050OJLZ5
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ADB’s innovative Energy Transition Mechanism is set to play a key role in helping Asia and the Pacific transition away from coal-based energy.
Learn about the ETM’s latest milestones and progress in the #ADBAnnualReport: ow.ly/CnaW50NMs0t
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Closing the digital gender gap is critical to gender equality and economic growth in Asia and the Pacific.
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ADB’s new road project in Tajikistan is empowering women and improving trade.
Malika Kurbanova, 66, sells cotton and vegetable products at the central market. With rehabilitated roads, her journeys have become safer, allowing her to run more errands: ow.ly/ZhQU50OHEyj
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As Asia and the Pacific’s climate bank, ADB is developing innovative financing models to bridge the financing gap needed to combat climate change.
Learn more about IF-CAP, a landmark program with the potential to accelerate climate change investment: ow.ly/V7rp50Ozbat
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Great 🧵 from : “We need more development centers like the one in Almaty, and more women in business like Zhamilya and Kamila across Asia and Pacific.”
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Inspiring visit to the ADB-supported Women's Entrepreneurship Development Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
These centers expand women's access to quality higher paying jobs, and invest in women's entrepreneurship to help close the gender pay gap.
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Infrastructure requirements for Asia and the Pacific are huge, estimated at over $1.7 trillion a year until at least 2030.
ADB fosters private sector partnerships by supporting the planning and preparation of quality infrastructure projects across the region.
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The Tham Luong-Ben Cat Canal in Ho Chi Minh is heavily polluted and prone to flooding.
ADB is working with the government to improve drainage and clean up the waterway, a project that will impact the lives of over 2 million people.
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Childhood friends Baaka and Nika rehabilitated 25 hectares of tea plantations in Georgia, a country along the “New Silk Road” that links Asia and Europe.
Learn why cross-border trade and regional cooperation are key to achieving economic growth: ow.ly/xWYF50OoIW7
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According to a new LinkedIn report, digital skills are in high demand across Asia and the Pacific.
Increasing women's leadership and participation in fintech through STEM education can help overcome gender biases and accelerate equality: ow.ly/TQF550OHwxt
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Women still face discrimination in hiring and compensation across Asia and the Pacific.
ADB is committed to women’s empowerment and has pledged that 75% of its operations promote gender equality by 2030: ow.ly/yHh950NeUuV
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Each year, Asia and the Pacific spends $53 billion to bring clean water and sanitation to vulnerable communities.
Our blog shares four ideas to strengthen small and medium-sized enterprises’ role across the value chain: ow.ly/5C5L50LNkWx
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In 2022, ADB helped privately held and state-owned enterprises in Asia and the Pacific access critical financing, take action on climate change, address the region’s food crisis, and promote women’s entrepreneurship.
More details in #ADBAnnualReport: ow.ly/F7iT50Onzrj
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#ADBNews: ADB has appointed Pavit Ramachandran as Country Director for the Philippines.
He will lead the bank’s operations in the country, manage relationships with the government, private sector, and development partners, and oversee the implementation of the current… Show more
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At the Kazakhstan’s Foreign Investors Council chaired by President Kassym-Jomart , I emphasized the transformative power of digitalization in driving economic growth, enhancing public services, and improving the well-being of Kazakhstan's people.
Let's each embrace our… Show more
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#ADBNews: ADB will help Kazakhstan convert its climate commitments into supporting investments and scale up access to global climate finance, Masa Asakawa said in a meeting with Kazakhstan President this week.
Read more: ow.ly/htnH50OJMSY
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According to the Global Climate Index, Thailand ranks 9th among countries affected by climate change.
ADB works with the government to introduce innovative financing to propel the country to upper-income status.
Watch our new series to learn more: ow.ly/F4iX50OF9st
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Despite the severity of COVID-19’s impacts gradually diminishing, 2022 saw new challenges emerge.
Amid these challenges, ADB and its partners mobilized $11.4 billion to promote resilience against shocks to drive economic growth in Asia and the Pacific: ow.ly/Tlfv50OGqrE
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Engkom runs a small business in Indonesia making traditional snacks and employs elderly women to help them become financially independent.
ADB delivers long-term care through financial, health and social protection projects that are key to the region’s economic growth. Learn… Show more
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The costs of attaining the goals set under the Paris Agreement can be substantially reduced if Asia and the Pacific accelerates climate action immediately.
Our new report explores the policies needed to achieve a just, resilient, and sustainable transition to net zero.
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14 million tonnes of plastic enter the ocean every year, threatening our environment, food security, economies, and health.
ADB stands ready to help Asia and the Pacific develop solutions and innovative financing to #BeatPlasticPollution: ow.ly/gn3c50OGsEY
#WorldOceansDay
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Asia and the Pacific are at the epicenter of the ocean plastic crisis.
ADB’s flagship program aims to help fight marine pollution and protect the region's oceans.
#WorldOceansDay
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Great discussion with National Bank of Kazakhstan Governor Galymzhan Pirmatov on managing inflationary risks.
Commended Kazakhstan's swift actions to maintain price stability in a challenging global environment since the pandemic.
Vigilance against financial risks is crucial to… Show more
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Today is #WorldOceansDay!
As Asia and the Pacific's Climate Bank, ADB is scaling up investments to protect and restore coastal and marine ecosystems, grow sustainable blue economies, and build resilient communities.
Learn more: ow.ly/SsIy50OICWN
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Many economies in the region have gradually opened to tourists, according to data from ADB’s flagship economic report.
Learn more about Asia and the Pacific’s recovery: ow.ly/q2It50NygwB
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Preserving forests and other natural areas is critical to addressing climate change.
Here are six strategies to regain nature’s lost immunity while addressing climate change risks: ow.ly/VV1R50OyKFK
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In landlocked Tajikistan, linking rural areas and economic centers is vital for sustainable development.
ADB has provided steadfast support to improve the country’s road networks and empower women living near the roads.
Learn more about the project: ow.ly/TGnw50OGrT1
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Asia and the Pacific can realize its climate goals only if it transitions away from coal-based energy to renewables.
ADB is working with partners to accelerate this transition through a scalable Energy Transition Mechanism.
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