Experience from a hydropower project in Pakistan shows how construction workers’ welfare, which is usually overlooked, can be served better.
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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The Asian Development Bank is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region. Its main instruments for helping its developing member countries are policy dialogue, loans, equity investments, guarantees, grants, and technical assistance.
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SDG: Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG: Goal 1: No Poverty; Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
Climate-smart remodeling and operation of irrigation systems help improve water availability and upland farm productivity in two provinces of Cambodia.
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SDG: Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of small businesses requires sustained reforms that include digitalization and innovation.
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SDG: Goal 2: Zero Hunger; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; Goal 13: Climate Action
In Nepal, a project looked at how biochar can improve soil health and crop yields and reduce the importation of carbon-intensive farm inputs.
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Teachers need to continuously hone their competencies to help students adapt to the changing needs of the times.
SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG: Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
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SDG: Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
In India, auctions were found to be better than regulator-designed tariffs in determining the procurement price for solar-generated electricity.
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SDG: Goal 15: Life on Land
A national program promotes forest conservation and protection while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities.
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SDG: Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; Goal 13: Climate Action
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed to withstand the impacts of climate change.
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The effect of COVID-19 school closures on students and their future calls for digital systems that ensure learning continues even in a disaster.
SDG: Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure