Baku 2015
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Curtain Falls on Successful ADB Annual Meeting
Support for Nepal in the aftermath of the 25 April earthquake, Board approval of ADB's expanded financial capacity, discussions for future collaboration with other financial bodies, and a pledge to turn ADB into a stronger, better and faster institution were some of the highlights of the 48th ADB Annual Meeting that just concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Highlights of the Annual Meeting Knowledge Sharing and Partnership Events
This publication presents the highlights of knowledge sharing and partnership events held during ADB's 48th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Azerbaijan to Upgrade its Power Distribution Network with ADB Support
ADB and Government of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a $1 billion investment program to rehabilitate and expand the country’s power distribution network.
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Vision of a Stronger, Better, Faster ADB Emerges from Annual Meeting
ADB will become stronger, better and faster as it scales up its operations to eliminate poverty and promote sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific, said ADB President Takehiko Nakao in his opening address to the 48th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors.
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Delivering Results for Asia's Poor
Through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration, ADB and its partners transform the lives of many across Asia and the Pacific.
Highlights
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ADB President Takehiko Nakao's Closing Statement at the 48th Annual Meeting
The 48th ADB Annual Meeting held in Baku, Azerbaijan, was rich in content, with frank and constructive discussions on many important topics that will help member countries, stakeholders and management build a stronger, better and faster ADB.
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ADB Annual Meeting Sees Concrete Progress on 'Fostering Partnerships'
The title this year— “Fostering Partnership for Development,” proved to be much more than a mere theme, since the Meeting resulted in a number of concrete steps toward greater international partnerships.
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Opening Remarks at the 48th ADB Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors Seminar on Central Asia, Southern Caucasus and the Future of Regional Cooperation and Integration - Wencai Zhang
Opening Remarks by ADB Vice-President Wencai Zhang at the 48th ADB Annual Meeting Seminar on Central Asia, Southern Caucasus and the Future of Regional Cooperation and Integration on 5 May 2015 in Baku, Azerbajian
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ADB, Azerbaijan Sign A $1 Billion MOU to Upgrade Power Distribution Network
ADB and Government of Azerbaijan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a $1 billion investment program to rehabilitate and expand the country’s power distribution network.
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Closing Statement at the 48th ADB Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors - Takehiko Nakao
Closing Statement by ADB President Takehiko Nakao at the 48th ADB Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, on 5 May 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan
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Ecotourism and Agriculture Help Save Wetlands Habitat in the People's Republic of China
In the Sanjiang Plain, People’s Republic of China, ADB has helped to restore thousands of hectares of wetlands while protecting and improving the livelihoods of farmers.
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Speech at the Launching of “Islamic Finance for Asia: Development, Prospects and Inclusive Growth” - Stephen Groff
Speech by ADB Vice-President for Operations 2 Stephen Groff at the Launching of “Islamic Finance for Asia: Development, Prospects and Inclusive Growth” on 4 May 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan
What the media say
- ADB, Azerbaijan sign $1 billion worth MoU
- Azerbaijan, ADB Ink Memorandum Of Understanding
- Banks join hands with ADB for infrastructure funds
- Finance Minister Bambang promotes new growth model
- India has potential to grow at 9-10 per cent, says finance minister Arun Jaitley
- Pakistan calls for accommodative monetary policies
- South Caucasus integration impossible without regional conflicts settlement
- ADB tells members to brace for capital increase
- The ADB's Bold Move and What It Can Mean for the MDBs
- Bank reaffirms support
- Pacific leaders meet
- Banks join hands with ADB for infrastructure funds