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14 September 2016
Women are the predominant users of public transport. Yet the transportation systems they depend on are not geared toward their needs. ADB’s 2015 report on the prevalence of harassment on public transport across three cities in Central and West Asia shows the impact of this behavior on women’s lives…
31 August 2016
This presentation provides a brief background of Central and West Asia. It also enumerates regional challenges, particularly energy access and ageing infrastructure, among others. It shares what Asian Development Bank is doing to address these challenges in the region.
28 June 2016
What are climate change-relate risks that could significantly affect essential infratructure systems? This presentation looks into the climate vulnerability of Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project in Lao PDR.
7 June 2016
In promoting technical and vocational education and training (TVET), there is no one-size-fits-all communication approach as each TVET audience has different interests, stakes and perspectives, and local cultures and contexts vary. Recruiting experts who can assist in systematic communication…
31 March 2016
The Nam Theun 2 (NT2) Hydroelectric Power Project in the Lao People’s Democratric Republic (Lao PDR) is considered by then deputy prime minister Somsavat Lengsavad as the most powerful in Lao PDR, and a worldwide model of social and environmental responsibility. As previous chair of the NT2…
17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in Central and West Asia under the Transport sector.
17 March 2016
Know more about ADB's programs, projects, and opportunities in Central and West Asia under Health and Education.
16 March 2016
Learn more about ADB's Water and Urban Development operations in Central and West Asia and the corresponding potential business opportunities.
16 March 2016
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, along with the corresponding pipeline and lending projects in Central and West Asia.
16 March 2016
Learn more about the ADB Energy Policy, and how it is helping ADB developing member countries access reliable, adequate, and affordable energy. This presentation focuses on lending and non-lending programs of ADB on energy in Central and West Asia.