Why the proposed Silver Line rail project in Kerala is a non-starter

The project is not economically viable; it will also have social and environmental impacts; instead, the government should look at possible …

COVID-19: Asia-Pacific region lost 8% of working hours in 2020, says report

The pandemic pushed 75-80 million people in developing Asia-Pacific region into extreme poverty in 2020

India’s second COVID-19 wave could put its economic recovery at risk: ADB

Leading financial institution Asian Development Bank warns that while Asia-Pacific is recovering, the surge in India could halt any progress made

Public good, private concerns

Odisha is becoming a testing ground for ADB’s aggressive water sector reforms

$1.5 trillion global trade finance gap affecting SDG targets: ADB

Women entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises are the worst-hit

Disaster resilience in risk-prone Asia needs realistic policy and financial planning

Developing Asian nations must prioritise on building resilience strategy before such disasters strike, says ADB report

No way of knowing progress of 74% gender-related SDGs

Data is available on only 26 per cent of 85 gender indicators, says the first review of the status of women and girls in the Asia Pacific

'Transition to low-carbon economy will benefit Asia'

The adaptation should begin from the energy sector, which contributes two-thirds of Asia's emissions, the Asian Development Bank says 

ADB backs first climate bond in Asia

Bank will provide credit-enhancement and loan to bonds issued by Philippine company

Asia, Pacific consuming natural resources too fast

WWF-ADB report recommends green growth and protection of terrestrial and marine environments

Environmental fallout of cooperation

Whether energy cooperation will benefit the environment or create problems in South Asia depends largely on whether hydropower is considered …

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ADB woos critical NGOs

Despite the Asian Development Bank setting up a social dimensions unit to liaise with NGOs and involve them in projects the bank funds, Asian …

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ADB takes first step to spur private investments through equities

Private desires, public fears

Asian Development Bank’s new plan insists on the private sector answer to water woes