Article
7 December 2023

In Luang Prabang, Creating a Future Where the Past Thrives

Using smart solutions, an ADB-backed project is helping future-proof the city to preserve its rich history and culture, while catering to the needs of residents and visitors.

Event
7 December 2023

Empowering People with Disabilities through Technology

Panelists discussed the breakthroughs in technology that foster inclusivity and participation.

Publication
6 December 2023

Climate Change and Climate Finance: Current Experience and Future Directions

This book shows how companies can set up effective environmental, social, and governance frameworks and draft resilient strategies for sustainable activities and investment.

News
6 December 2023

Increased Cost-of-Living Crisis Undermines Progress on Poverty Alleviation in Asia and Pacific

An estimated 155.2 million people in developing Asia–Pacific lived in extreme poverty as of 2022, according to an ADB report.

Article
6 December 2023

Call for Applications: $5-Million Seed Fund to Bolster Asia–Pacific Fight against Climate Change

Deadline to express interest to participate is on 31 December 2023.

News
5 December 2023

ADB to Program $10 Billion in Climate Finance for Philippines

The support will help the Philippines implement its commitments to climate action under the Paris Agreement.

Project
5 December 2023

Philippines: Davao Public Transport Modernization Project

The Davao Public Transport Modernization Project was approved for financing by ADB in June 2023 as the first project in the Philippines to deploy an electric bus fleet at scale.

Project
5 December 2023

Cambodia: Agricultural Value Chain Competitiveness and Safety Enhancement Project

The project will strengthen value chains of competitive agricultural products (cassava, mangoes, cashew nuts, vegetables, and native chicken) in selected provinces.

Publication
4 December 2023

Blue SEA Finance Hub

This flyer explains how ADB's Blue SEA Finance Hub aims to build a $300-million pipeline of bankable projects by 2024 to help ASEAN improve the sustainability of the region’s oceans ecosystems.

News
4 December 2023

ADB SEADS Improving Website Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Website tools help address the needs of the motor impaired, blind, color blind, and visually impaired, as well as those with dyslexia, ADHD, cognitive and learning disabilities, seizure, and other epileptic issues.

Publication
1 December 2023

Call to Action: Responsible Digital Payments to Accelerate Climate Action

The publication details urgent measures in using responsible digital payments for timely emergency response and preventive action amid climate change.

Podcast
1 December 2023

Experts Talk Solutions: Juan Magdaraog

Juan Magdaraog, website lead for SEADS, talks about his journey as a person with a disability and how technology has improved his life.

Event
30 November to 12 December 2023

ADB at COP28

ADB participates in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process as an inter-governmental observer organization.

Article
29 November 2023

How to Elevate the Security of Central Bank Digital Currency

Cybersecurity controls and encryption protocols can secure central bank digital currency transactions for faster, transparent movement of money across borders.

Publication
29 November 2023

Climate Resilient Fiscal Planning: A Review of Global Good Practices

This report shows how adopting good practices around climate-resilient fiscal planning can help decision-makers in Asia and the Pacific ramp up public and private resources to plug the yawning adaptation financing gap.