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Opening Doors to Jobs for Tajikistan’s Adults and Young People
Recognizing that a well-functioning technical and vocational education system is important for economic development and social inclusion, the Government of Tajikistan has committed to improve the skills training system in the country. With ADB support, Tajikistan has developed new competency-based curricula and learning materials for 17 selected occupations, upgraded 29 learning institutions throughout the country, and improved access to modernized training programs. -
Hands talk: Duty of care continuum for survivors of domestic violence in Mongolia
A communication campaign by Asian Development Bank (ADB) calling for families to #AddLightToYourHome put a spotlight on a shadow pandemic–domestic violence (DV). ADB is not showing the faces of survivors to continue protecting them, but their hands talk and their stories flow. -
Protecting Mongolia’s Blue Pearl
Khuvsgul Lake supports about 70% of Mongolia’s fresh water and 1% of all fresh water in the world. Protecting it requires an integrated approach to support rural livelihoods, biodiversity, and park management. -
Transforming Thailand’s Transport Using Green Solutions
Three ADB-led private sector projects in Thailand are helping reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its fast-growing transport sector. They provide comfortable urban travel for residents and visitors while helping the country map a low-carbon future. -
Nepal’s Second International Airport Ready for Takeoff
Despite challenges posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the construction of Nepal’s Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) is nearly complete. GBIA will be Nepal’s second international airport. It will also serve as an alternate for Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu in the event of bad weather or other technical issues there. -
Roads to Prosperity
Fiji’s road network is being repaired and upgraded to improve mobility, safety, and climate change resilience. The Asian Development Bank is helping finance work that is boosting trade, tourism, and education. -
Bangladesh on the Road to Recovery from COVID-19
ADB is assisting the Government of Bangladesh in managing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting socio-economic recovery. See the results and status of the program through this photo essay. -
Improving Learning and Upskilling of Sri Lanka's Youth for the Future
In support of Sri Lanka’s Education Sector Development Framework and Program to enhance youth employability, ADB provided a $200 million Education Sector Development Program (ESDP) results-based loan. -
In Southeast Asia, Private Investment in Clean Energy is Helping to Fight Climate Change
ADB’s private sector operations department partners with the private sector to find new ways to fill investment gaps for clean energy generation and distribution. -
The Promise of Smart Cities
The concept of smart cities is often seen as the glittering solution to many of the world’s urban development challenges. But ‘smartness’ is not solely about the technology or efficiency of systems. In today’s quest for livable and healthy cities, smart is about putting people first.