Asian Development Blog

The pandemic has highlighted the need for a renewed focus on building critical infrastructure.

A Sustainable Recovery Depends on Quality Infrastructure Investment

COVID-19 has hit the entire globe at once, slowing investment in resilient infrastructure that will improve lives over the long term. Effective governance is critical to ensure infrastructure projects are well planned, funded, and implemented.

Bruno Carrasco, Hanif Rahemtulla, David Bloomgarden

The financial crisis caused by the pandemic could delay or halt construction projects across Asia. Photo: Glenn Hansen

Another COVID-19 Challenge: Saving Asia’s Crucial Infrastructure Deals

The public-private partnerships used to finance roads, ports, hospitals and dozens of other infrastructure projects could be affected by the pandemic-induced financial crisis. Here’s how to avoid that.

Hanif Rahemtulla, Srinivas Sampath, Colin Gin

The Golden Bridge in Da Nang. Viet Nam is on the path to its next phase of growth and development. Photo: Andreea Popa

Building Viet Nam’s Bridge to Greater Economic Growth and Development

There are three key strategies that can help Viet Nam achieve its ambitious development targets in the coming years.

Don Lambert

Providing infrastructure for the poor gives them opportunities for empowerment.

Can Infrastructure PPPs Help the Poor?

Pro-poor public-private partnerships in infrastructure have clear advantages to support poverty alleviation.

Fauziah Zen

Once the expansion is completed in 2019, the airport’s capacity is expected to triple to 15 million passengers a year.

Cebu Airport Expansion Clears Path for Future Large-Scale PPPs in Philippines

Distinguished as 2015 Transport Deal of the Year by Project Finance International magazine, the project is a milestone for the government's PPP program.

Christine Genalin Uy

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Passenger Terminal Building was built using a public-private partnership. Such deals are becoming more challenging during the pandemic. Photo: ADB

Deal or No Deal: Asia Needs to Craft Innovative Partnerships to Pay for Infrastructure

Developing economies in Asia have for years relied on partnerships with the private sector to pay for infrastructure projects. That could be in jeopardy during the pandemic.

Yesim Elhan-Kayalar

A sound PPP law could supercharge Viet Nam’s effort to improve its infrastructure. Photo: ADB

Eight Steps to Get PPPs Right in Viet Nam

A well-structured law on private-public partnerships is a key opportunity to upgrade Viet Nam’s infrastructure.

Don Lambert, Sanjay Grover

Small island states often cannot use traditional funding schemes to finance energy projects. Photo: Photo: Zunnoon Ahmed

Here are Three Ways to Help Small Countries Get the Energy They Need

Complex, carefully managed financing structures can provide the funding needed for island states and others seeking to develop energy projects.

Yoji Morishita

Bridge over the Peacock River in Korla, PRC.

How Do You Develop $1 Trillion in PPPs for the PRC?

The PRC wants to scale up on PPPs that deliver value-for-money, and stand the test of time.

Craig Sugden

The private sector has been a key player in upgrading Papua New Guinea’s health services. Photo: ADB.

How Private Companies are Helping Papua New Guinea Improve Rural Health Services

Using public-private partnerships, Papua New Guineau is taking innovative approaches to bringing health care to some of its most remote areas.

Sakiko Tanaka