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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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 69 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.
Within a week of installing environmental nudges, handwashing with soap among students rose to 61% from 15%.
Develop certification frameworks, build sustainable capacity-building systems, and promote knowledge center collaboration.
The creation of a government-initiated disaster risk insurance company would address financial needs in case a major natural hazard hits the country.
Harmonizing standards and navigating medical device regulations to boost innovations can facilitate access beyond national boundaries.
Map subsidies’ impact on climate efforts in Asia and the Pacific and strategize carbon pricing to guide reforms.
Balance development and comfort using global standards, Building Information Modelling, vibration monitoring, and resilient track designs.
Generative AI has the potential to improve community resilience with careful yet optimistic approach in promoting health interventions.
The Industry Employment Network Database helps the Philippines shape more strategic policy and infrastructure plans.
Chronic respiratory disease screening and management through digital spirometry can improve lung health outcomes in Asia and the Pacific.
Strategies include enhancing water resource management, strengthening biodiversity conservation, and promoting sustainable ecotourism.