Publication
21 October 2021

Social Enterprises and Disability: Fostering Innovation, Awareness, and Social Impact in the ASEAN Region

This report examines the role of social enterprises as key actors to foster innovation, awareness, and inclusion for people with disability in ASEAN.

News
21 October 2021

Grab Establishes Tech for Good Institute, Releases New Platform Economy Research Report with Bain & Company

Nonprofit think tank to drive research and dialogue around Southeast Asia’s digital economy.

Publication
20 October 2021

The Platform Economy: Southeast Asia’s Digital Growth Catalyst

This report from Grab and Bain & Company examines the opportunities and challenges facing digital platforms and outlines priorities governments need to address to reap the full benefits for consumers, market players, and economies.

News
20 October 2021

ADB Raises 2019–2030 Climate Finance Ambition to $100 Billion

The expanded climate finance ambition is a key element of ADB's efforts to support developing member countries.

Article
20 October 2021

Open Data Platform Helps Anyone Be a Part of Ecological Restoration

Restor allows anyone to analyze the restoration potential of any place on Earth.

Article
18 October 2021

Immediate Steps that Asia–Pacific Governments Can Take to Decarbonize via the Cloud

Cloud computing can accelerate innovation on the path to net-zero carbon.

News
15 October 2021

ADB, Partners to Set Up New Platform to Catalyze Investments in Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia

The platform will provide concessional funds and address policy and regulatory constraints hampering private investments in sustainable infrastructure.

News
15 October 2021

$82 Million ADB Loan to Improve Cambodian Roads, Support GMS Economic Corridors

Improving the Southeast Asian country's road network is also expected to boost economic development along the Greater Mekong Subregion.

News
14 October 2021

TCS Sustainathon ASEAN 2021 Launches in the Philippines, Promotes Inclusivity in Education

P150,000 in prize money at stake for the best solution to promote inclusive education.

Article
13 October 2021

Sustainable Energy Solution for Agri-Food Processing and Waste Management in Rural Viet Nam

Converting farm wastes into fuel for heating and processing purposes also reduces rural pollution.

Article
11 October 2021

How COVID-19 Cash Grants Reached the Poor in the Philippines

A case study examines how an ambitious program of delivering cash assistance to 18 million households was carried out.

Publication
4 October 2021

Protecting the Poor and Vulnerable against the Pandemic

This case study from the ADB Institute explores the implementation challenges, successes, and lessons learned from a nationwide social protection intervention in the Philippines.

Publication
1 October 2021

Innovation through Collaboration: Planning for an Inclusive Post-COVID-19 Recovery

The 2021 Southeast Asia Development Symposium (SEADS) looked at solutions for new challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publication
28 September 2021

Asian Development Outlook 2021 Update: Transforming Agriculture in Asia

In this report, ADB projects developing Asia to grow 7.1% in 2021 and 5.4% in 2022, supported by a broad recovery in exports.

Publication
27 September 2021

Climate Risk Country Profile: Philippines

This report from ADB and World Bank summarizes the climate risks faced by the Philippines and looks at adaptation priorities.