First energy efficient kindergartens open in Aktau Three energy efficient kindergartens were opened in Aktau city providing 1500 students and staff with improved heating, water supply and lighting
CAREC countries to discuss new technology and financing for future energy The second CAREC Energy Investment Forum, which seeks to increase investment in clean energy in the CAREC countries, is jointly organized by the Government of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) within the framework of the EXPO 2017 international exhibition: Future Energy.
Forum highlights new technology and financing for future energy Officials from the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) countries, experts from international financial institutions, and private sector representatives gathered today for a 2-day forum in Astana to discuss financing and leapfrogging technologies for the region to tackle climate change.
ADB, AFD approved over $400 million to accelerate energy reforms in Pakistan The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) have approved over $400 million in loans to support Pakistan’s efforts to provide a more reliable and secure energy sector. (Photo credit: ADB)
ADB VP reaffirms support to Kazakhstan, regional cooperation Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Wencai Zhang is on a 4-day visit in Astana where he has held talks with senior officials of the Government of Kazakhstan about ADB’s new 2017-2021 Country Partnership Strategy
ADB supports new Bamyan road to boost connectivity in Afghanistan The road will boost Afghanistan’s transport network, widen economic and social opportunities, and connect remote areas to the country’s center.
Growth accelerates in Europe and Central Asia as World Bank calls for more trade benefiting more people Economic growth in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) will accelerate slightly in 2017, following the stabilization of oil prices, benefitting the eastern half of the region, and a continued recovery in the western half of the region.
World Bank supports energy security in Tajikistan The rehabilitation of the Nurek Hydropower Plant will help secure electricity supply in winter and boost economic productivity.
EBRD, EU, and TBC Bank to help Georgia companies grasp new trade opportunities The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are expanding their joint program with TBC Bank to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Georgia by adopting EU standards to make them more competitive on international markets.
New ADB country director for Tajikistan assumes office Pradeep Srivastava assumes office as the new Asian Development Bank (ADB)’s Country Director for Tajikistan
