Asia’s Poor Need Stronger Social Protection
Well-designed and targeted social protection programs, and particularly safety nets for the disadvantaged, deliver high returns in terms of poverty reduction.
The Time is Now: Act to Stop Violence Against Women
Asia must confront the grim reality that 3 of the world’s top 5 most dangerous countries for women are in this region.
TAPI to Benefit All
ADB's Director General for Central and West Asia discusses what to expect from the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Natural Gas Pipeline, ADB’s role as transaction advisor, and how to overcome security and financing challenges.
How to Protect Pakistan's Home-Based Workers
Women working from home make a significant contribution to Pakistan’s economy, but their work is undervalued and home-based workers are denied any form of legal protection.
How Farmers Cope with Natural Disasters in Bangladesh, Pakistan
Post-disaster strategies help farmers overcome immediate losses while they wait for assistance.
Pakistan’s Fragrant Basmati Rice at a Crossroads
With a bit more attention to quality, Pakistani basmati rice can take its rightful place in world markets.
Challenging Norms on Gender-Based Violence in Pakistani Courts
Punjab recently established Pakistan’s first special court for GBV cases after its judges received ADB training to give women more access to justice.
Delivering the Eurasian Century: South Asia Looks Northwest
A truly intraregional South Asian economic vision linking India and Pakistan is a win-win to unleash the region’s vast economic potential.
5 Ways to Make Asian Cities More Inclusive
To go beyond infrastructure, we must empower people.
Reviving Connectivity and Diversifying Trade in Central Asia
In Central Asia, it once took up to 58 hours and $318 for a cargo truck to cross a border. Countries in the region are working together to streamline the process for goods and services to move across borders.