Pay Less for Electricity with Renewable Energy in the Maldives
What if shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy could result in citizens paying not more, but less for electrical power? That’s precisely the goal of an ADB-supported project in the Maldives.
How ICT Applications are Redefining Development
ADB has supported simple, yet transformative e-government solutions in the Maldives and Nepal.
Leverage Development Experience to Beat COVID-19
COVID-19 is uncharted territory but development professionals bring a wealth of experience from past crises to rebuild lives, livelihoods, and economies.
Coping with the Pandemic in South Asia by Making it Easier to Trade
The pandemic has underscored the importance of trade facilitation within South Asia and with the region’s neighbors.
Getting Higher Education Governance Right in South Asia
Effective higher education systems are critical for countries to advance. In South Asia, reforming governance structures and practices is a crucial step
For Pandemic Relief in South Asia, Look to the Diasporas
Millions of South Asians live outside their home countries. They could be key to region’s pandemic recovery.
What Emerging Bright Spots Tell Us About Reviving Тourism in Asia
Tourism has yet to recover in Asia and the Pacific, but a few green shoots can help us understand how best to heal the sector.
Three Ways Small Islands and Coastal Areas can Adapt to Climate Change
Solutions for climate adaptation need to span multiple sectors, government departments and societal contexts. The challenge is great but we can meet it by combining natural and built assets with incentives for collective action and the optimization of traditional knowledge.
Innovative Financing: How Education Bonds Can Help Students in South Asia
State-sponsored investment bonds, and the right policies, can transform education in South Asia amidst rising challenges.
Trade Connections Expose Asia and the Pacific to the Global Slowdown
These charts illustrate how developing economies in Asia and the Pacific face significant growth challenges due to their exposure to declining demand from major markets in Europe, the United States, and the People’s Republic of China.