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This piece discusses how central banks can take the lead in addressing climate-related risks in the finance sector.
In Maldives, community participation played a key role in the recovery of affected communities after the 2004 tsunami.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.
Embracing small business banking opportunities, and tackling operational efficiency, data and technology challenges can help Asian banks weather the storm.
A strategy for increased banking opportunities in Southeast Asia.
In Mongolia, ADB supports a new way of banking without collateral to improve credit access for women and small businesses.
Performance-informed public spending links budgets to results, fostering trust, building resilience, and promoting inclusive growth in the Philippines.
Disaster risk insurance can help countries in Asia and the Pacific to minimize losses from natural hazards.
Here’s how using credit enhancements and working with commercial banks can increase access to finance for micro and small businesses.
Investments include water conservation, ecosystem rehabilitation, disaster prevention, and green growth capacity development.