Five Things to Know About the Future of Energy in Central Asia
With growing economies and populations, countries in Central Asia need ever more energy to fuel their development. At the same time, the increasing impacts of climate change in the region mean that countries must significantly cut their carbon emissions and accelerate the shift to clean and renewable power sources. What does this mean for Central Asia, which is home to some of the world’s most energy-intensive economies? Learn more .?
While the tide of economic growth is generally expected to lift all boats, in real life it often leaves behind people who are poor and vulnerable. Hence, there is a need for social development strategies that specifically target economic and social integration of disadvantaged groups. Wendy Walker, Chief of ADB’s Social Development Thematic Group, discusses social development and poverty challenges in developing Asia and how ADB is helping through financing and knowledge sharing.?Learn more .
Projects supported by ADB are making a positive impact on people's lives. Explore the results of our programs in Nepal, gain insight into our partnerships for expanding access to water and sanitation services, and learn more about how our projects are improving people's lives and well-being. The projects include the Nepal Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Projects and Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which aim to deliver water and sanitation to a total of 1.24 million people in urban centers across Nepal.?Learn more .
Government funding has not kept pace with the growing need to both reduce risks and build resilience to disasters caused by natural hazards such as tropical storms or floods. Public budgets are unable to fully fund post-disaster clean-up and reconstruction and more importantly, planning and implementation of preventive measures. Due to the economic importance of coasts and reefs, the insurance industry can contribute significantly to this problem, writes Senior Disaster and Climate Risk Financing Specialist Brigitte M. Balthasar.?Read the blog .
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