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Расширение прав и возможностей женщин по мере того, как Центральная Азия развивает зеленую экономику

В период перехода к “зеленой” экономике, увеличение числа женщин занятых в связанных с ней технологических сферах улучшает их благосостояние и одновременно помогает удовлетворить спрос на рабочую силу Еще в 2018 году Международная Организация Труда (МОТ) предвидела возможность колоссального сдвига в сторону более экологически чистой экономики, предсказав, что к 2030 году, при наличии надлежащей политики, в мире […]

Empowering Women as Central Asia Builds a Green Economy

Q&A: Addressing Intertwined Challenges in Central Asia and the Caucasus through Regional Cooperation

Five Things to Know About the Future of Energy in Central Asia

Four Ways to Boost e-Commerce in Central Asia

A joint study by ADB and the CAREC Institute found that much still needs to be done to boost e-commerce in Central Asia, where many countries lack the systems needed for a robust e-commerce ecosystem.

Afghanistan: Empowering Farmers to Rebuild War-Torn Irrigation

Through a partnership between ADB and the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction, the Community-based Irrigation and Development Project was able to train 630 farmers to actively participate in the rehabilitation, upgrade, and maintenance of 175 small-scale and medium-scale traditional irrigation schemes covering about 38,850 hectares, benefiting more than 180,000 households.

Five keys to expanding Central Asia’s global value chains

Central Asia’s long-term economic prosperity depends upon participation in global value chains and upgrading to higher value-added activities.

In Central Asia, COVID-19 response demands improved regional cooperation

By working together with countries to make sound socioeconomic development strategies, multilateral financial institutions can contribute substantially to the fight against the pandemic.

In Georgia, initial successes fighting COVID-19 could lead to long-term gains

As Georgia’s economy gradually restarts, it has a unique opportunity to initiate a new era of growth that is more diversified and inclusive.

Another COVID-19 challenge: Saving Asia’s crucial infrastructure deals

The public-private partnerships used to finance roads, ports, hospitals and dozens of other infrastructure projects could be affected by the pandemic-induced financial crisis.