ADB seeking public comment on proposed energy strategy ADB is ready to launch a public consultation process for its draft new energy strategy to be finalized later this year.
ADB helping Central Asian gateway expand coverage ADB is supporting the Central Asian Gateway Project to expand its coverage and strengthen efforts to build a network of research institutes in Central Asia and neighboring countries.
ADB to study power trade potential to Afghanistan and Pakistan ADB is providing a $3 million technical assistance grant to study the potential for regional electricity trading that would help optimize utilization of power resources in both Central and South Asia.
ADB promoting increased flow of transit and trade in Afghanistan ADB will help improve the environment for international trade and transit in Afghanistan through a grant of US$1.2 million to enhance the Government's handling of customs and trade facilitation.
ADB funding study of sustainable urban transport in Asia ADB is beginning a set of field studies of select cities around Asia to help develop blueprints for sustainable urban transport systems in the region.
ADB-funded railway modernization project completed An ADB-funded railway modernization project has recently been completed that is promoting economic growth, development of new industries and businesses, regional linkages, and more productive use of natural and agricultural resources in Uzbekistan.
East-West rail to create jobs and opportunities in remote areas of the PRC ADB is lending $300 million to help build a 944-kilometer railway line that will promote economic growth in the less developed interior regions of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Ministers adopt action plan to accelerate regional cooperation in Central Asia Ministers from eight Central Asian and neighboring countries adopted a Comprehensive Action Plan to strengthen the momentum and increase the benefits of regional cooperation.
Business leaders call for greater role in the development of Central Asia More than 200 business leaders and policymakers gathered for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Business Development Forum (BDF), exploring the vast opportunities for private and public sectors to enter into partnerships for development.
Promoting stronger private-public sector ties for Central Asian development Business leaders from all over Central Asia will gather in a two-day forum to discuss opportunities for encouraging partnerships between private and public sectors in support of regional cooperation initiatives.
