ADB-AIESEC Partnership Empowers the SDG Generation
ADB and the world’s largest youth organization will work together together on the post-2015 development agenda.
Perception of Corruption in Asia-Pacific: The Unique Case of Bhutan
Bhutan continues to improve on its transparency record due to a strong focus on public service delivery.
Post-Election Myanmar: Asia’s Rainbow Nation
It’s time for the country to take advantage of the growing international goodwill spawned by the historic 2015 election to create jobs, attract investment, and spur economic growth.
Asian Judiciary: Emerging Leaders in Climate Change Action
Asian judiciaries are setting the global benchmark on legal climate action through their work on cases with environmental implications.
5 Things Civil Society and the SDGs Can Do for Each Other
How can CSOs contribute meaningfully to the new SDGs, and how can the post-2015 agenda support civil society’s development efforts over the next 15 years? Here are 5 ways.
Open Government in Asia: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Can be Improved
In the run-up to the OGP Summit in Mexico City, ADB and representatives from governments, civil society, and multilateral organizations to share their impressions about the current framework.
Gender-Inclusive Constitution Key to Nepal’s Transition from Fragility to Development
To tackle gender biases and imbalances, Nepal is working on a new constitution which aims to give more political opportunities for women, and recognize the important role of women in the transition from fragile state to developing economy.
7 Symptoms of Fragility in Pacific Developing Countries
In the Pacific, many fragile countries have no conflict or violence at all. So how do you know whether a given state has dimensions of fragility or not?
Let’s Rethink How We Work in Fragile States
The OECD has finally acknowledged the diversity of risks and vulnerabilities that lead to fragility. ADB’s own proposed fragility index considers fragility as a complex and multidimensional issue.
Working in Conflict-Affected Areas – The Myanmar Experience
ADB is committed to finance the last stretch of a regional transport corridor that includes a road passing through Myanmar’s restive Kayin State. It would have been easier for ADB to simply avoid a conflict-affected area, but we did not shy away from the challenge.