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11 November 2016
ICT for peace and partnership can promote peace, justice, and strong institutions and strengthen partnerships for the global goals.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 16–17 see to peace and partnership: they mean to promote peace, justice, and strong institutions and strengthen the partnerships…
4 November 2016
Developing countries have yet to reap digital dividends. Affordable, open, and safe ICT can boost collaboration, efficiency, and innovation.
Information and communication technology facilitates by electronic means the processing, transmission, and display of information. Ever faster and cheaper,…
2 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for people can help end poverty and hunger, ensure healthy lives and quality education, achieve gender equality, and provide water and sanitation for all.
Sustainable Development Goals 1–6 see to people: they mean to end poverty and hunger, ensure…
1 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for the planet can help build sustainable cities and communities, ensure responsible consumption, fortify climate action, conserve and sustainably use life below water, and protect and manage life on land.
The challenges of the 21st century are…
1 November 2016
Information and communication technology (ICT) for prosperity can ensure access to affordable and clean energy; promote decent work and economic growth; advance industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and reduce inequalities.
The challenges of the 21st century are daunting even as the agenda of…
1 October 2016
“ICT for Development” leverages information and communication technology to propel economic and social progress in developing countries.
ICT has already transformed the financial services, media, retail, and telecommunications sectors. Through the globalization it simultaneously feeds on and…
1 July 2016
An ADB project is helping Bhutan promote financial literacy and strengthen financial inclusion by supporting mobile and branchless banking.
In line with the government's priority under the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2013–2018) to improve the business climate for the private sector, the Strengthening…
1 June 2016
e-Government procurement (e-GP) promotes transparency, quality, and economic development as proven by Nepal’s experience.
The new e-GP system of Nepal eases the access of national and international bidders to procurement opportunities; reduces turnaround time across the public procurement cycle…
1 October 2015
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh is grappling with energy deficiencies in the face of rapidly increasing demand for energy. To help bridge the energy gap in the country, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) assisted Bangladesh in securing energy supply from India through a cross-border grid…
1 October 2015
As oil fuels all power generation in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan, overdependence on this costly and carbon-intensive energy source negatively affects both the environment and economy of the province. Through the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indonesia signed a cross-border power…