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Sri Lanka is transforming its education system to take its economy to the next level.
In Bangladesh, a project is underway to expand the installation of smart prepaid gas meters and establish a smart metering data management system.
Accessible funds for the industry sector accelerated investments in energy efficiency and enhanced institutional capacities.
In Mongolia, ADB supports a new way of banking without collateral to improve credit access for women and small businesses.
Lessons from efforts of the Republic of Korea to help financially vulnerable borrowers before the pandemic can help shape effective measures.
Community-based solutions help preempt possible adverse effects of a wind farm in the northern Philippines and ensure an inclusive energy transition.
Solutions include lowering statutory maximum lending rates, expanding policy financing and mid-rate loans, increasing loans and loan guarantees.
Disbursing against results, rather than upfront expenditures, helps improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government-owned sector programs and promote good practices.
In the People’s Republic of China, rehabilitation of the Simao River took an ecological and green development path and was integrated into city plans.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.