Asian Development Bank Unveils New Environmental and Social Framework
The ADB has updated its Environmental and Social Framework to adapt to current trends and future needs for responsible financing.... Read more
Capacity Development
Tackling Light Poverty with Clean and Affordable Solution
Making low-cost, low-tech solar-powered lamps can be a viable option to combat light poverty for all. ... Read more
Empowering Rural Women in Colombia as Mangrove Guardians
Supporting the role of rural women as guardians of the mangrove ecosystem is essential to conservation efforts.... Read more
Improving Cassava Productivity and Quality in Tanzania
For years, efforts have been implemented to improve cassava production and quality as one of Tanzania’s top staple foods.... Read more
Incentivizing Literacy to Ease Prison Overcrowding in the Philippines
The Philippines government and UNODC launched the “Read Your Way Out” initiative to ease prison overcrowding using literacy.
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Mama Bambu: How Women in Flores, Indonesia Take Part in Environmental Conservation
Mama Bambu comprises hundreds of women in Flores, Indonesia, who take care of their environment through bamboo nursery programs. ... Read more
The Existence of Civil Society Organizations in Indonesia Through A Data Lens
A survey by the Indonesian NGO Council and INFID explores the existing conditions and institutional capacity of Civil Society Organizations in Indonesia.... Read more
The Blue SEA Finance Hub Aims to Support Healthy Oceans and Sustainable Blue Economies
ADB’s Blue SEA Finance Hub aims to accelerate oceans-related sustainability projects and mobilize funding for those projects.... Read more
Resource and Development Center to Empower People with Disabilities
Taguig City in the Philippines has launched an empowerment center for people with disabilities operated directly by the local government.... Read more
Breaking the Chain of Sea Turtle Hunting and Illegal Trade
Breaking the sea turtle hunting and illegal trade chain requires comprehensive actions from all key stakeholders.
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