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.

Publication
27 September 2021

Sustainable Public Procurement Action Plan for Indian Railways

This report from SWITCH-Asia lays out an action plan to mainstream sustainable public procurement, sustainable building and construction, and water and waste management, in the Indian railways system.

Publication
27 September 2021

Access to Finance for Sustainable Consumption and Production Practices by Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in India

This SWITCH-Asia report provides recommendations for financial institutions.

Article
23 September 2021

How to Give MSMEs a Better Chance against Economic Shocks

Holistic framework needed to help small businesses survive shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article
23 September 2021

How Gamification and E-learning Can Empower Students in Lao PDR

The ADB-backed initiative aims to bridge the skills gap and raise the quality of the country’s workforce.

Event
23 September 2021

ASEAN Economies: The Road to Recovery

This webinar examined the economic outlook for ASEAN economies in the wake of COVID-19.

Article
22 September 2021

Solar Energy Solutions Are Transforming Cambodia’s Agriculture and Fisheries Sector

Solar's applications in drying and storing produce show a lot of potential, especially in Cambodia, where the market for dried products is significant.

Article
22 September 2021

Indonesia Raises Its Net Zero Ambition—Can It Be a Leader for Climate Commitments in Southeast Asia?

Indonesia’s new long-term low-carbon and climate resilience strategy is a sign the Southeast Asian country can be a leader for climate ambition.

Publication
20 September 2021

Impacts of the RCEP on ASEAN and ASEAN Least Developed Countries in the Post-pandemic Recovery

This policy brief from ERIA highlights the impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement on ASEAN and its least developed countries post-pandemic.

News
13 September 2021

ASEAN’s Share in Global FDI Growing Despite COVID-19

Foreign investments in the digital economy, including Industry 4.0 technologies, and infrastructure remain strong.