ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Ms. Jingmin Huang is the Director for the Urban Development and Water Division of the Pacific Department of ADB where she leads a team that supports sustainable urban development and water service delivery in Pacific Island Countries by working closely with governments and development partners on technical, safeguards, financial management, and procurement issues. Through collaborations with other Pacific Divisions and SDCC, she engages the team in moving forward with several initiatives in Pacific including the Healthy Oceans agenda. Her professional track record spans more than 30 years experience including 14 years with ADB in the fields of urban planning, water, wastewater and solid waste management and project development. Prior to joining ADB, she was a fellow at St Hugh’s college in Oxford University, UK and lectured at the Department of Engineering Science, Oxford University. Previously, she worked for 10 years on urban planning and urban infrastructure projects development and implementation in the PRC.
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Creating an Enabling Environment for Public–Private Partnerships in Waste-to-Energy Projects
This working paper reviews the enabling environment for waste-to-energy in the People’s Republic of China, Bangladesh, India, and the Philippines.
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Unflooding Asia: The Green Cities Way
Floods in the past decade have been more frequent and more intense. They have become the result of greater interaction between human society and the natural environment, exacerbated by urbanization and climate change.
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For Clean Islands and a Clean Ocean in the Pacific, Start with Solid Waste Management
Solid waste challenges in the Pacific must be addressed at the island, regional, and ocean level. -
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Key to Pacific’s Ongoing COVID Strategy
Pacific island nations have been among the top performers worldwide in controlling COVID-19. A greater emphasis on water, sanitation and hygiene practices will help continue that success.