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The Case of Timor Leste

16 February 2016
Timor Leste's economy has grown rapidly in recent years. Oil and gas revenues have contributed to the increase of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from US$731 million 2002 to US$ 4,818 million in 2012. However, much still needs to be done to promote social protection and address urgent development…

Session Video - Online Learning: What's New and What Works

3 February 2016
Online learning and change management expert Phillip Ash in this event discussed the current status, trends, and opportunities in online learning. He also explored strategic alternatives to maximize knowledge sharing and learning within and among Asian Development Bank's sector and thematic groups…

Knowledge Partnership Week 2015 Report

22 January 2016
This material contains the final report of ADB's Knowledge Partnership Week 2015. This report summarizes the highlights of the week, which aimed to promote innovation in the Bank’s operations by strengthening knowledge partnerships with crucial stakeholders. The event allowed ADB to promote…

Women are Ready for Roads

1 January 2016
After years of civil war, Cambodia was transforming into a vibrant market economy. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved funding to rehabilitate 500 kilometers of rural roads in seven provinces, one of the key pieces of infrastructure for Cambodia's mostly rural population to access much needed…

MLD: Comparative Analysis of Maldives Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

31 December 2015
This documents discussed the use of screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

NEP: Comparative Analysis of Nepal Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement

31 December 2015
This document discussed the screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

SRI: Comparative Analysis of Sri Lanka Legal Framework and ADB Safeguard Policy StatementENVIRONMENT

31 December 2015
This document is to use a screening process for each proposed project, as early as possible, to determine the appropriate extent and type of environmental assessment so that appropriate studies are undertaken commensurate with the significance of potential impacts and risks.

MYA: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Development for the Ministry of Construction Needs Assesment Final Report

31 December 2015
Myanmar has a relatively modern environmental policy but lacks a social safeguards policy to address emerging social issues associated with development agenda that the country has set for future. As one of the initiatives to build capacity within the country, the ADB in July 2012 approved the TA…

VAN: Strengthening Implementation Capacity for EIA — Operations Manual

30 November 2015
This manual also provides an overview for other agencies and project proponents should they wish to explore the environmental permitting process under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act (EPC Act) in detail. Guidelines have been specifically developed for applicants and others to…

VAN: Strengthening Implementation Capacity for EIA — Operations Manual

30 November 2015
This manual also provides an overview for other agencies and project proponents should they wish to explore the environmental permitting process under the Environmental Protection and Conservation Act (EPC Act) in detail. Guidelines have been specifically developed for applicants and others to…