Boosting competitiveness through skills development in Uzbekistan
More available skills at a low cost will help young Uzbeks make the most of their education.
A new way of funding healthcare in developing Asia
ADB’s health bond opens the door to badly needed long-term financing for health projects in Asia and the Pacific.
Debunking 3 myths on energy SOE reform in Central Asia, South Caucasus
SOE reforms in the energy sector should be time-bound, and focus on accountability and performance.
3 pillars for long-overdue energy reforms in Central Asia
It’s time for Central Asian power utilities to develop a new corporate strategy based on three areas of action.
Uzbekistan – from vertically integrated electricity utility to energy hub of Central Asia
Uzbekistan wants to reform its power utility to change the way it trades energy with its four neighbors.
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.
How do you like them apples? Central Asia gets ready to help feed the world
Central Asia is improving food safety measures to share with the world some of the more than 8000 plant species, as well as livestock, from the region.
For sale—cheap: farms, buildings, cinemas, kindergartens and more
State-owned enterprises, including power utilities, in many countries have collected a menagerie of assets unrelated to their core business. And they are selling cheap.
What surfing taught me about reforming state-owned enterprises
Reforming state-owned enterprises can be an extraordinarily complex activity but it is underpinned by a single clear goal.
Making infrastructure work for women and girls in Asia and the Pacific
Infrastructure has a critical role in narrowing gender gaps and accelerating the advancement of women and girls. If women are given a say in infrastructure design and investment, projects can become more effective enablers of their growth.