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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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