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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The Asian Development Bank is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—49 from the region.
A conducive, supportive, and culturally appropriate environment can encourage Indigenous Peoples to engage with project teams.
Georgia’s integrated urban planning approach is improving livability, revitalizing heritage, and setting new benchmarks for inclusive development.
Catalytic risk capital, community empowerment, and climate-smart practices in poultry farming can unlock industry growth.
Sustainable hydropower project balances energy needs with tribal rights, cultural preservation, and inclusive livelihood restoration.
A new diagnostic tool can strengthen public institutions, where services are delivered and where corruption and inefficiency often emerge.
Integrating digital innovation into planning helps countries test, design, and deliver effective circular economy strategies.
System dynamics modeling can help decision-makers design smarter, data-driven policies for circular development.
By becoming leaders, girls and young women can contribute to innovation, empathy, and accountability in development programming.
A climate-resilient, participatory capacity-building program empowers local agencies and enhances water security in Nusantara, Indonesia.
BWRIS and AWS are helping farmers and planners use every drop wisely in Pakistan’s most arid and water-scarce province.