Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved USD 250 million as finance to strengthen climate and disaster resilience in 22 coastal towns in Bangladesh. The regional development in a statement on Wednesday said the financing for Bangladesh includes USD 246 million in regular and concessional loans and a USD 4 million […]
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ADB releases data to support more sustainable transport sector in Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday released the first batch of data as part of a new regional knowledge platform to guide sustainable transport development in Asia and the Pacific. The Asian Transport Outlook (ATO) will support planning and delivery of transport sector assistance by ADB as well as transport policy and initiatives by Asian governments in […]
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ADB calls for far-reaching reforms to build resilient education systems amid Covid-19
Governments and stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific should initiate far-reaching reforms to strengthen the resilience of education and training systems as they deal with the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a guidance note from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released on Monday. “With the right resources, strengthened capacity, and deliberate actions, the region can […]