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ADB approves $80 million for Uzbekistan railway electrification

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $80 million loan for the electrification of 145 kilometers of railway in Uzbekistan, linking the cities of Pap, Namangan, and Andijan.

ADB, Afghanistan launch transport sector master plan update

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Afghanistan unveiled a comprehensive Transport Sector Master Plan Update that will help Afghanistan develop its transport infrastructure covering roads, railways, civil aviation, urban transport, trade logistics, and other related operations.

CAREC aviation officials discuss regional air cooperation

Aviation officials and airline representatives from 11 member countries of the CAREC Program met in Singapore to discuss potential for enhanced regional air transport connectivity and cooperation.

EBRD donors support infrastructure improvements and economic integration

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) supports investments into modern energy connections and transport infrastructure from the Western Balkans to Central Asia and the southern and eastern Mediterranean. Furthermore, EBRD has designed several financial instruments to support cross-border trade.

ADB project will provide all-weather road to 30,000 people in rural Georgia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $80 million loan to rehabilitate a secondary road in central Georgia.

ADB investment in Batumi bypass to improve logistics, transport in Georgia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $114 million loan to help improve regional connectivity and road transport efficiency in Georgia, while strengthening the country’s bid to become a regional transport and logistics hub.

ADB president visits Uzbekistan to strengthen partnership, signs 4 new loan agreements

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao met with the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and signed loan agreements totaling $573 million. Mr. Nakao expressed confidence in the country’s economic prospects and reiterated ADB’s support for the government’s development agenda.

ADB, UK aid support Pakistan national transport policy and master plan

The Government of Pakistan kicked-off a 2-year project to formulate the National Transport Policy. The comprehensive national transport policy and master plan will help cut travel time and boost the country’s economic outlook, while positioning it as a regional trade and business hub. It also seeks a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system to realize Pakistan’s Vision 2025.

ADB to help improve infrastructure, investment climate, food security in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank’s updated 2017 to 2019 country program for Tajikistan focuses on supporting energy and road development, improving food security, strengthening investment climate, inclusive health, and sustainable urban infrastructure.

ADB’s new strategy in Asia: Helping build quality infrastructure at scale

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) — an institution with 67 member countries and territories, including 22 advanced economies from Asia and beyond — turns 50 this year. What sort of role should ADB play as the international cooperation paradigm undergoes drastic change, with the rise of emerging economies and the establishment of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank?