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To be effective in reducing emissions, the application of the carbon tax needs to be accompanied by sufficient renewable energy alternatives and low-emission technology. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
6 July 2022

Does Indonesia’s Carbon Tax Have the Power to Trigger a Sustainable Market Shift?

The country's carbon tax initiative is a remarkable stepping stone but may not be enough.
Cambodia’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups
Publication
1 July 2022

Cambodia’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups

This report assesses the current ecosystem for tech-based startups in Cambodia, focusing on agriculture, education, health, and climate change.
Singapore’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups and Lessons for Its Neighbors
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1 July 2022

Singapore’s Ecosystem for Technology Startups and Lessons for Its Neighbors

The report analyzes the startup ecosystem in Singapore and provides recommendations for other countries.
SDG Indonesia One: Green Finance Facility
Publication
30 June 2022

SDG Indonesia One: Green Finance Facility

his flyer is about an infrastructure investment platform ADB supports to help Indonesia achieve its targets under the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Local economies in most parts of the region are dominated by MSMEs. Photo credit: ADB.
News
30 June 2022

Promoting Business Friendly Local Economies to Boost Pandemic Recovery in Southeast Asia

Understanding how local business environments affect the viability of firms is key to unlocking policy interventions that support post-pandemic recovery.
Event
29 June 2022

Better Local Business Environments for Pandemic Recovery in Southeast Asia

SMEs face unique challenges as they have limited capital, resources, and staff; short life spans; and poor knowledge about government support.
A fisherman tidies up his boat in Teluk Bahan, Penang. Fishing remains a major occupation for many residents of the Malaysian state. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
28 June 2022

Tale of Two Islands: How West Java and Penang Stay Resilient amid Climate Change

Local government leaders deploy technology and tap green financing and other innovative approaches to bolster resilience.
Across Asia and the Pacific, a total of $12.9 billion in financing was mobilized by ADB’s financing partners in 2021 to support countries in 2021. Photo credit: ADB.
News
28 June 2022

ADB Financing Partners Mobilized $1.1 Billion for Southeast Asian Countries in 2021

The funding supported developing member countries' COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery interventions, says ADB's Partnership Report 2021.
Marginalized and vulnerable communities are the most impacted by climate change. Photo credit: ADB.
News
28 June 2022

$3-Million Asia Seed Fund Unveiled to Fight Climate Change, Drive Sustainability

Set up by AVPN, with support from Google,org and ADB, the fund will finance innovative tech-driven solutions championed by nonprofits in Asia–Pacific.
Mobile-Assisted Language Teaching: A Systematic Review with Implications for Southeast Asia
Publication
27 June 2022

Mobile-Assisted Language Teaching: A Systematic Review with Implications for Southeast Asia

This report reviews the different strategies Southeast Asian countries employed in mobile-assisted language learning and teaching.
Inclusive Education in ASEAN: Fostering Belonging for Students with Disabilities
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27 June 2022

Inclusive Education in ASEAN: Fostering Belonging for Students with Disabilities

This study analyzes the inclusive education landscape in ASEAN amid the pandemic and provides policy recommendations to improve inclusive education systems in the region.
Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia
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23 June 2022

Implementing a Green Recovery in Southeast Asia

This report highlights why Southeast Asian countries need to design pandemic recovery policies that balance socioeconomic gains with environmental sustainability.
The tourism industry must give the matter of equal distribution of benefits important consideration as it is part of sustainable development. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
22 June 2022

Understanding the Equal Distribution of Tourism's Benefits

The industry should look beyond economic aspects, writes Kevin Phun, director at the Centre for Responsible Tourism.
Article
20 June 2022

Seasoned Driver with Passion for Computers Turns Web Developer

Midcareer shift made possible through an intensive training bootcamp on website development.
Partnership Report 2021: Partnerships for a Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Recovery
Publication
16 June 2022

Partnership Report 2021: Partnerships for a Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Recovery

This report highlights the work of ADB and its partners in cofinancing development work in 2021, balancing the need to address short-term COVID-19 response with ensuring longer-term pandemic recovery.