Green Development Key to Growth in Mekong Region

The management of food, water, and energy resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion will be the most critical challenge of the coming decade, requiring careful balance of economic and environmental interests. Read more

ADB Helps Uzbekistan Establish Solar Energy Institute

ADB is supporting Uzbekistan’s bid to become an international knowledge hub and solar technology exporter by helping establish a new solar energy research facility in Tashkent. Read more

ADB Sells Second Water Bond to Boost Critical Investment in the Sector

ADB is selling its second Water Bond to Japanese investors to help finance its work in the water sector. Denominated in Turkish lira, the bond will be issued in February 2012. Read more

Getting the Ball Rolling on Emissions Trading

A pilot emissions trading system in the People's Republic of China could pave the way for a national scheme and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

News Releases

21 Feb 2012
Deadline for Entries in 'MyView' Video Contest Extended to March 23
20 Feb 2012
Green Development Key to Growth in Mekong Region
17 Feb 2012
Asia-Pacific Gaining Against Poverty, But Slow to Reduce Hunger, Child and Maternal Deaths: ADB-UN Study
16 Feb 2012
Asia and the Pacific Can Lead World in Green Growth: Study
16 Feb 2012
ADB Helps Uzbekistan Establish Solar Energy Institute
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Events

24 Feb 2012
Pasig River Forum
27 Feb 2012 - 28 Feb 2012
ADB-OECD Joint Workshop on Gender and 3Es (Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship) in India, Indonesia, and, PRC
27 Feb 2012 - 26 Mar 2012
ADB Celebrates Gender Month
28 Feb 2012
Philippine Social Enterprise Forum
12 Mar 2012 - 13 Mar 2012
Second Adaptation Forum
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Multimedia

Video | 20 Feb 2012
Women Step Up in Resettlement and Livelihood Planning, Viet Nam
Video | 13 Feb 2012
Maternal Care for Indigenous Women
Video | 20 Jan 2012
ADB Outlines Philippine Economic Prospects at Foreign Media Forum
Podcast | 22 Dec 2011
Asian Development Bank: "We Are There for the People"
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Features

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17 Feb 2012

Measuring AidFlows: Making Development Aid More Transparent

15 Feb 2012

12 Things to Know in 2012: Food Security
8 Feb 2012

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