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Explore insights on solutions, case studies, best practices, and innovations addressing development challenges facing countries across Southeast Asia.  

High-value horticulture in Viet Nam
While some progress has been made in closing social disparities across the globe, women still have unequal access to opportunities and resources compared to men. Photo credit: ADB.
4 Ways Fintech Can Increase Women’s Access to Business Loans

While some progress has been made in closing social disparities across the globe, women still have unequal access to opportunities and resources compared to men.

Target households in Surigao del Norte receive Solar Cloudgrid units. Photos courtesy of Light of Hope PH.
Portable Solar Kits Empower Off-Grid Communities in Surigao del Norte

A project supported by the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund is giving low-income families in disaster-prone areas access to clean, affordable energy.

From Manicurist to a Healthcare Frontliner

Free short-term training helps mom-of-two retool and leave a low-paying job.

The Malalison Island solar photovoltaic hybrid power plant consists of a 50-kilowatt photovoltaic system with 273-kilowatt-hour lithium‑ion batteries and a 54-kilowatt diesel back‑up generator designed to produce 200 kilowatts power, around the clock. Photo credit: Courtesy of the Energy Sector Office, ADB.
No Grid, No Problem: How Hybrid Solar Systems Can Power Islands

For the people living on Malalison Island in the Philippines, getting 24/7 electricity supply has been life-changing.

Electric vehicle charging station in Viet Nam. Photo credit: ADB.
Charging Incentives Can Speed Up Electric Vehicle Uptake in Viet Nam

Policy recommendations include facilitating affordable and efficient home and near-home charging and supporting the establishment of fast-charging networks.

Once applied, biochar enhances soil structure, helps retain moisture, and increases nutrient availability, thus boosting crop yields—a crucial factor in building a sustainable agricultural system. Photo courtesy of Helvetas.
Turning Cocoa Pod Waste into Biochar

A project supported by the European Union helps a company deal with agricultural wastes, while providing clean heat for drying cocoa beans.

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