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Published on September 23, 2024 - 08:25 GMT

UN Secretary-General and Heads of MDBs to Enhance Collaboration to Address the Challenges of Achieving the SDGs

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (23 September 2024) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and top UN officials met with the Heads of Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Group on Sunday in a joint effort to better support countries in accelerating …

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Published on September 17, 2024 - 08:17 GMT

ADB Appoints New Country Director for Bangladesh

DHAKA, BANGLADESH (17 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Hoe Yun Jeong as its new Country Director for Bangladesh. Mr. Jeong will lead ADB’s operations in Bangladesh and policy dialogue with the interim government, development …

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Published on September 16, 2024 - 04:56 GMT

ADB Appoints Xinning Jia as Director General for Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (16 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Xinning Jia as Director General of its Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). She assumed office today. As Director General she will lead the planning, …

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Published on September 16, 2024 - 04:56 GMT

ADB, JBM Group Sign INR 3.6 Billion Deal to Expand Sustainable Transport in India through E-Buses

NEW DELHI, INDIA (16 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the JBM Group have signed a INR 3.6 billion (about $43.2 million) non-convertible debenture loan to expand access to electric buses in the Indian states of Haryana and Odisha. The …

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Published on September 12, 2024 - 01:20 GMT

Capacity Building Workshop on Central Banks’ Role in Monitoring Financed Emissions for Financial Stability

Time of Event Day 1: 09:15–16:30 Tokyo time Day 2: 09:15–16:30 Tokyo time Summary This second capacity building workshop of the ADBI-ADB Asian Climate Finance Dialogue aims to promote policy actions by governments, financial regulators, and central banks …

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Published on September 9, 2024 - 08:34 GMT

ADB President Announces Intention to Resign

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 September 2024) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa today announced his intention to step down from his position, effective 23 February 2025. Mr. Asakawa has served as ADB President since 17 January 2020, …

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Published on September 6, 2024 - 01:45 GMT

DigitalxADB A New Era of Digital: Envisioning a Future with Artificial Intelligence

Description Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological advancements with immense potential to transform economies and societies. Already, AI is driving significant positive changes in key sectors such as education, healthcare, …

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Published on September 2, 2024 - 00:35 GMT

ADB Approves $93.6 Million Financing to Support 'WASH' Services in Rural Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (2 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $93.6 million in loans and grants to improve and expand climate-resilient and inclusive rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for 88,000 households …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 05:28 GMT

European Contractors, Suppliers, and Consultants Road Shows

Description The Asian Development Bank acknowledges that the global construction industry is facing many challenges that will impact the participation in and pricing of large-scale ADB funded infrastructure projects. The continued effects of COVID-19, …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 05:01 GMT

Climate Change Response in Asia and Pacific Held Back by Insufficient Data

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (22 August 2024) — Policy makers in Asia and the Pacific are struggling to collect and analyze the data they need to effectively respond to climate change, hampering efforts in a region considered the world’s most vulnerable to the …

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Published on August 13, 2024 - 10:02 GMT

Shifting to Sustainable Heating in Kazakhstan

Heating is crucial for countries with winter seasons, but coal is often the main heat source. In Kazakhstan, the government has taken a major step towards making its heating systems more sustainable by passing a law that will pave the way for cleaner …

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Published on August 11, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

How Bamboo can be Developed as a Tool for Climate Action and Financial Inclusion

Transcript Despite years of progress, Asia and the Pacific still faces interconnected development challenges, especially its low-income communities. Access to finance is still limited. Housing is unaffordable and environmentally unsustainable. And the …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 07:24 GMT

Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting

Description The Philippines’ Department of Finance (DOF), in partnership with the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA), led by the Netherlands and Indonesia as co-chairs, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Development …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 06:27 GMT

Papua New Guinea Business Opportunities Seminar 2024

Description This business opportunities seminar in Papua New Gguinea, will showcase the pipeline of projects funded by ADB and other development partners. The resource persons are representatives from ADB, World Bank, JICA, Governments of Australia, New …

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Published on August 8, 2024 - 05:46 GMT

ADB, Japan, Fiji Commission New Facilities at Fiji International Airport

NADI, FIJI (8 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined the governments of Fiji and Japan in a commissioning ceremony for various terminal facilities to help Fiji boost the capacity and resilience of its airport operations. Japan’s …

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Published on August 5, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Virtual Business Opportunities Seminar with German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Description ADB undertakes business opportunities seminars (BOS) in its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 08:00 GMT

ADB Supports Efficient Transport in Philippines through PPP Advisories

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been appointed as transaction advisor to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Philippines on three projects crucial to enhance public transportation and improve the daily …

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Published on August 1, 2024 - 08:00 GMT

ADB, Fiji Sign $70 Million Loan for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth

SUVA, FIJI (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Fiji have signed a $70 million loan agreement to support Fiji in building resilience against disasters and to help spur sustainable growth in the country. Fiji’s Deputy …

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Published on July 26, 2024 - 13:28 GMT

Annual Conference on Indonesia Economic Development (ACIED) 2024: The Best Recipe for Indonesia to Escape Middle Income Trap and ...

Agenda Click to view Time of Event 8:00-13:00 (local time); 10.00-15.00 (Tokyo time) Summary With the recent election in March 2024, a new government under President-elect Prabowo Subianto is preparing to take office in an Indonesia still experiencing …

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Published on July 24, 2024 - 03:14 GMT

ADB Approves Support to Improve Urban Mobility in India

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 July 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to expand metro rail corridors and improve transport connectivity in Nagpur, India. The Nagpur Metro Urban Mobility Project will improve transport …

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