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ADB to help modernize Uzbekistan’s railway fleet, improve services

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $170 million loan to help improve Uzbekistan’s railway fleet through the procurement of 24 state-of-the-art electric locomotives.

ADB private sector deal to promote solar power in Afghanistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $4 million loan with a special purpose vehicle and subsidiaries owned by the 77 Construction, Contracting, and Trading Group (77 Group), an international civil works contracting firm headquartered in Turkey, to help build a 15.1 megawatt solar power plant and promote the development of renewable energy in Afghanistan.

ADB Vice-President Shixin Chen meets Kazakhstan Prime Minister, reaffirms commitment to country partnership

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Shixin Chen reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to further strengthen its partnership with Kazakhstan on his visit to the country from 14 to 18 May.

Pakistan proposes CAREC single-visa to exploit tourism potential

Pakistan sought introduction of a single tourist visa for all member states of the CAREC Program as well as a unified marketing strategy for efficient and cost-effective development and promotion of interlinked tourist attractions and facilities in the bloc.

EBRD approves new strategy for Azerbaijan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a new strategy for Azerbaijan which will guide EBRD’s investments and policy work in the country for the next five years.

#EBRDmore: Doing more in Central Asia

A record level of business in Uzbekistan in a single year, continued support for renewable projects in Kazakhstan and the launch of the EBRD Green Cities programme in Mongolia – these are just a few examples of the EBRD’s successful work in Central Asia in 2018.

ADB Vice-President Shixin Chen visits Uzbekistan to build on 24 years of strong development partnership

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Shixin Chen has commended the government on its reform agenda and its management of the country’s transformation to a market-based economy during a 4-day visit to Uzbekistan.

ADB loan to improve water supply system in Tashkent province

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $105.3 million loan to help rehabilitate and expand the regional water supply system in the Yangiyul and Chinaz districts of Tashkent Province in Uzbekistan, delivering safe potable water to over 220,000 people.

ADB, UNDP renew agreement to accelerate progress towards sustainable development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a five-year memorandum of understanding today to accelerate progress towards sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.

ADB, UNDP renew agreement to accelerate progress toward sustainable development

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a 5-year memorandum of understanding today to accelerate progress towards sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.