Preparing for the Inevitable: Health Security Matters Read more about Preparing for the Inevitable: Health Security Matters Preparing for the next global health epidemic, which inevitably will happen and certainly will be different from previous ones, entails answering five important questions: knowing why, knowing what, knowing where, knowing how, and knowing when.
Bilateral Dimensions of the CAREC Trade Facilitation Agenda: Spotlight on Mongolia and the People's Republic of China Read more about Bilateral Dimensions of the CAREC Trade Facilitation Agenda: Spotlight on Mongolia and the People's Republic of China The Asian Development Bank and its development partners support regional cooperation and integration initiatives for countries participating in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program. CAREC sponsors measures to facilitate trade and maximize the impact of investments in infrastructure while providing an effective institutional forum for negotiating complex, cross-border projects. This is significant since cooperation on regional public goods promises substantial economic benefits.
West Kalimantan Power Grid Strengthening Project: Reducing Indonesia’s Oil Dependency While Fostering Regional Cooperation Read more about West Kalimantan Power Grid Strengthening Project: Reducing Indonesia’s Oil Dependency While Fostering Regional Cooperation 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 trade agreement to tap existing power supply from neighboring Malaysia. Read about ADB's other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project: South Asia’s First Interconnection of Two National Grids Read more about Bangladesh–India Electrical Grid Interconnection Project: South Asia’s First Interconnection of Two National Grids 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 interconnection project. Read about ADB's other energy projects in Knowledge and Power: Lessons from ADB Energy Projects.
Green Power Development Project: Bringing Benefits to Bhutan and Beyond Read more about Green Power Development Project: Bringing Benefits to Bhutan and Beyond The Kingdom of Bhutan is one of a few countries in Asia with large, unexploited hydropower resources. Despite the surplus power, many rural households lacked access to electricity in the early to mid-2000s. The Government of Bhutan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) turned this challenge into an opportunity through the Green Power Development Project, which improved energy access and expanded the country’s revenue base due to income from power exports.
ADB's Regional Cooperation and Integration Today Read more about ADB's Regional Cooperation and Integration Today Regional cooperation and integration (RCI) is one of the major thrusts of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). RCI is a process that interconnects national economies through closer trade integration, intraregional supply chains, and stronger financial links. It is one of the three strategic agendas of ADB’s Strategy 2020. At present, ADB is the leader in the promotion of RCI among multilateral banks.
Importance of Skills Development for Economic Growth in Middle-Income Countries Read more about Importance of Skills Development for Economic Growth in Middle-Income Countries This presentation discusses the key reforms on technical and vocational education and training policies, and major strategies for skills development in Sri Lanka. The rationale for creating a National System of Vocational Qualifications is explained. It also enumerates common challenges in skills training and suggested paths for future skills development.