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A water project includes a gender, caste, and minority ethnic strategy to promote the rights of marginalized groups in Nepal.
Replacing an old barrage with advanced technology vastly improved water and flood control, connectivity, and access to essential social services.
A structured development approach is helping create a sustainable pool of highly qualified eldercare professionals in the People’s Republic of China.
In Mongolia, ADB supports a new way of banking without collateral to improve credit access for women and small businesses.
One of the strategies being used to transition to digital banking is to expand the customer base beyond people who use traditional banks.
Enable small and medium-sized enterprises to become part of global value chains to revive economies and promote inclusive growth after COVID-19.
Investments should seek to strengthen women’s capacities to anticipate, absorb, and adapt to the impacts of natural hazards and climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
A high poverty rate among older persons in the Republic of Korea calls for better pension services and welfare programs.
Among the lessons: Make inclusive investments in education, sanitation, and health in order to avoid enclaves of rich and poor.
Consider a holistic view of the future and a broad range of trends and factors when assessing transport projects.