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ADB grant to support tourism development in Tajikistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $10 million grant to help Tajikistan develop tourism in the country. The project is ADB’s first tourism sector operation in Tajikistan.

ADB to help construct, improve part of Georgia’s East–West Highway

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $278 million loan (in euro equivalent) to construct and rehabilitate about 30 kilometers of main and secondary roads between the towns of Shorapani and Argveta on Georgia’s East–West Highway, one of the country’s main trade and transport networks.

Azerbaijan joins EBRD donor community

A $2 million grant contribution from the Ministry of the Economy of Azerbaijan will support European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) projects in a wide range of sectors to help diversify the country’s economy, promote the development of private businesses outside the oil sector, enhance innovation and boost exports.

Kazakhstan farmers to become key players in regional meat exports

The World Bank and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan publicly discussed the details of the proposed Sustainable Livestock Development Project aimed at facilitating the development of an environmentally sustainable, inclusive, and competitive livestock sector in Kazakhstan.

New regional transport strategy to drive sustainable development for CAREC region

Ministers from the 11 members of the CAREC Program have endorsed a new strategy designed to improve multimodal transport infrastructure and operations in the region, resulting in greater social and economic development in the next decade.

New regional energy strategy maps path to secure energy future for CAREC region

Ministers from the 11 members of the CAREC Program have endorsed a new long-term strategy to improve energy security, increase investment, and improve the sustainability of energy systems in the region, setting it on a path toward achieving a secure energy future.

ADB President confirms support for expanded agenda of CAREC at 18th Ministerial Conference

In his remarks, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao emphasized ADB’s support for CAREC member countries and its ongoing commitment to regional cooperation and integration

Central Asian water supply and sanitation experts share experiences at conference in Tashkent

The Central Asia Regional Water Supply and Sanitation Conference convened participants from the five countries of the region in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to discuss best practices for building climate-resistant water supply and sanitation services.

ADB President visits Uzbekistan to strengthen partnership

Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao met with the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and both agreed to further strengthen the almost 25-year partnership between ADB and Uzbekistan.

ADB to help improve rural water supply, sanitation in Kyrgyz Republic

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $27.4 million financing package to provide safe and reliable water supply and sanitation services to more than 64,000 people living in a mountainous rural area of the Kyrgyz Republic.