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$154 million ADB grant to help improve access to electricity in western Afghanistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $154.4 million grant to boost the supply of power in Afghanistan by extending the country’s power grid into the western provinces of Herat and Farah, ensuring access to electricity for vulnerable communities in those provinces.

ADB approves $100 million grant to support Afghanistan’s COVID-19 response

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $100 million grant to help the Government of Afghanistan respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Asia needs to leverage stronger regional cooperation to boost COVID-19 recovery — ADB

Stronger regional cooperation strategies—including in health, trade, finance, and disaster risk—can help governments in Asia and the Pacific accelerate economic growth and a robust recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new book released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ADB joins partners in supporting Decade of Action on Road Safety

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) joined nine other multilateral development banks (MDBs) in signing a statement committing to support the second decade of action on road safety (2021–2030).

ADB to develop Asian Transport Outlook to support larger and more sustainable transport sector in Asia

The Asian Transport Outlook (ATO) will support the planning and delivery of transport sector assistance by ADB, as well as transport policy and initiatives by Asian governments, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Paris Agreement, and other international agreements.

ADB to help manage food insecurity risks in Mongolia amid supply disruptions caused by COVID-19

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $410,000 technical assistance (TA) grant to help manage food insecurity risks amid supply disruptions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease pandemic in Mongolia.

ADB approves $110 million grant to enhance power supply in Afghanistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $110 million grant to boost power supply and strengthen Afghanistan’s energy sector by improving its sustainability and promoting cross-border trade in energy.

ADB approves $200 million loan to improve power sector in Uzbekistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million policy-based loan to strengthen Uzbekistan’s power sector by improving its financial sustainability and ensuring adequate investment in critical infrastructure.

ADB grant to boost Mongolia’s medical response to COVID-19 threat

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a further grant to Mongolia of $1.5 million from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) to boost medical responses to the threat posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The financial assistance is sourced from the Government of Japan’s contribution to APDRF.

ADB approves $274 million loan to upgrade roads vital to Uzbekistan’s regional connectivity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $274.2 million loan to reconstruct 240 kilometers of highway in the western part of Uzbekistan and improve safety at key sections of the country’s national road network to expand regional trade and road transport connectivity.