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.

Publication
28 November 2023

Reaching Financial Equality for Women (2023 Edition)

This report details a 10-point action plan to reach financial equity for women.

Article
24 November 2023

Structural Reforms Set the Stage for Green and Inclusive Growth in Indonesia

An ADB-backed program is helping the country improve its investment climate to attain high-income status by 2045 and transition to a low-carbon economy.

Publication
23 November 2023

Alternative Accommodations in Southeast Asia

This brief examines the state of alternative accommodations in Southeast Asia and presents policy recommendations to strengthen their regulation and management.

Article
22 November 2023

How Universities Can Spearhead the Net-Zero Revolution

Universities can demonstrate crucial leadership in the global race toward net zero as well as serve as living labs that can test solutions at scale.

Article
21 November 2023

Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem to Ensure More Companies Survive the ‘Valley of Death’

Improving quality of incubators and accelerators, financial access for early-stage startups, and talent development are needed to bolster startups, says ADB report.

Event
21 to 22 November 2023

2023 ADB Gender Forum—2 Billion Changemakers: Women Leading on Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific

This forum from ADB aims to inform, influence, and inspire action on gender equality and climate change among stakeholders in Asia–Pacific.

Publication
20 November 2023

Disaster Recovery Planning: Explanatory Note and Case Study

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provides support to its developing member countries through robust analysis such as the post-disaster needs assessment (PDNA). The PDNA creates a strategic entry point for timely and resilient recovery that integrates the build back better approach though sectoral projects. As such, ADB deploys staff and consultants to support its disaster-affected developing member countries, and provides technical support for the preparation of PDNAs, recovery plans, and projects, in collaboration with other partners.