Development Asia

Asian Development Bank's knowledge collaboration platform for sharing development experience and expertise, best practices and technologies relevant to the SDGs

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

Discover insights and approaches in regional cooperation which can help strengthen #trade systems and sustain long-term growth in Asia and the Pacific.
🟠 READ our latest newsletter. https://t.co/FANiJf3KUT

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

This webinar presents an Asia Pacific Regional Cooperation & Integration Index version tailored to ADB’s Pacific developing member countries. It assesses their economic linkages w/ Asia, among its members, & w/ external partners.
🟠 WATCH https://t.co/wuGc53UZlc
@ADBChiefEcon

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

@CEPAInsights Thanks for sharing!

[CEPA Sri Lanka @CEPAInsights]

Published on @DevelopmentAsia CEPA Senior Research Professional Nilupulee Rathnayake explores what it means to grow old in #SriLanka's #HillCommunities, where the terrain itself becomes a barrier to care.

🔗 https://t.co/A4Yp46YrYS

#CarePoverty #Ageing #CEPA #CEPAInsights #lka

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

Urbanization, pop. growth & higher consumer demand are driving the ↗️ in solid waste in Khulna, 3rd largest city of 🇧🇩.
A study reviewed Khulna’s solid waste composition, collection systems, & modes of disposal.
🟠 READ its recommendations at https://t.co/QXGLZQ4wDF
@sasecprogram

[Food and Agriculture Organization @FAO]

The draining of peatlands impacts people, the environment & our 🌍.

By restoring peatlands we can:
✔️reduce fires & floods
✔️fight soil erosion & coastal area loss
✔️improve water quality
✔️sustain livelihoods
✔️reduce #GHG emissions

https://t.co/il8Zyh1f64

#WorldPeatlandsDay

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

Civil society orgs play a critical role in the effectiveness of devt projects.
READ
1️⃣ strategies to systematically partner with CSOs & engage them in devt projects
2️⃣ the benefits brought about by CSO partnerships to ADB #water projects.
🟠 https://t.co/h7vC8JhwNW
@ADBWater

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

This ADB session highlights challenges & solutions at the intersection of laundry infrastructure, gender inequality, environmental impact & water access in underserved communities of Asia & the Pacific where laundry is still usually handwashed
🟠 https://t.co/vzO7s3TxtD
@ADBWater

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

An ADB study suggests that #machinelearning & satellite imagery can be used for preliminary identification of road segments needing maintenance, & can be enhanced for greater accuracy & identifying gaps in #transport #infrastructure.
🟠 https://t.co/d6drFT0DXr
@ADBChiefEcon

[Asian Development Bank @ADB_HQ]

Long distances, scattered islands, and uncertain conditions make it hard to maintain transport networks in the Pacific.

A new project is helping PNG and Solomon Islands develop low‑carbon plans to build safer, more reliable transport systems: https://t.co/qcItoBXOCe

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

At ADB’s Eminent Speakers’ Forum, the Prime Minister of 🇧🇹 shares his perspective on the climate-food-nature nexus & discusses ridge-to-reef approaches that help unlock an investment-ready pipeline in competitive food systems & inclusive employment.
🟠 https://t.co/HW8jLghNDF

[FAO Knowledge @FAOKnowledge]

Sustainable coastal fisheries depend on understanding what works — environmentally, socially and economically.

The new Fisheries Performance Assessment Toolkit developed with @FAO helps identify challenges and support stakeholder-driven solutions 👉 https://t.co/5RvQh73FHF

[United Nations ESCAP @UNESCAP]

🗣️ Trade preferences across #AsiaPacific are shifting.

As least developed countries prepare for graduation, what could the future of #trade look like for the region?

Ahead of #PaperlessTrade Week 2026, explore our latest analysis👇️https://t.co/OTRAyObQ7U

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

ADB is a pioneer in conducting proactive integrity reviews to ensure projects are transparent, fair & have proper accountability & controls.
READ lessons learned on integrity risk mgmt in procurement, financial mgmt, & contract & asset mgmt.
🟠 https://t.co/PogQ1UEEGf
@ADB_OAI

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

READ ➡️ From Industrial Digitalization to Digital Governance: Why Southeast Asia Needs Both
🟠 https://t.co/vrDU0VLhgi

[ADB in Indonesia @ADBIndonesia]

Transformasi digital jadi prioritas di ASEAN, tapi manfaatnya belum merata. Digitalisasi industri dan tata kelola digital selama ini berjalan di jalur berbeda, padahal keduanya saling bergantung.

Selengkapnya: https://t.co/ZJsN0zcm2r

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

A study found cohesive policies governing EVs, #infrastructure #investment, & regional collaboration are needed to accelerate EV transition in #CentralAsia.
Learn about barriers to #EV adoption in the region & the most effective instruments enabling it.
🟠https://t.co/41nc739s3g

[ADB Climate Team @ADBClimate]

Save the Date for the 3rd Climate Adaptation Investment Planning Forum 2026! Set for 15–16 September 2026 in Manila. #CAIP2026 #3rdCAIP #AnnualCAIP #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateResilience #ClimateFinance
See event site for info from last year's CAIP Forum.
https://t.co/cXJIYbd8MF

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

What makes a city truly inclusive?

An inclusive city is one where everyone — regardless of income, gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or migration status — has equal access to opportunities, services, and decision-making.

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

The CAREC Trade & Investment Facilitation Partnership Agreement (CARTIF) seeks to strengthen regional cooperation in facilitating cross-border trade & investment among @CARECProgram countries.
READ about CARTIF’s objs, scope, framework, & protocols.
🟠 https://t.co/E0aVeKqebj

[ADB in Indonesia @ADBIndonesia]

Digitalisasi industri & pemerintahan digital sering dianggap hal yang terpisah — padahal keduanya saling menguatkan. Artikel terbaru ADB mengkaji dinamika ini melalui pengalaman Indonesia: https://t.co/ZJsN0zbOcT

[Development Asia @DevelopmentAsia]

In 🇱🇰 an ADB-supported program relocated 120 households from the railway corridor right-of-way. Implementation followed interlinked stages.
A post-relocation survey found 96% of households felt much safer & ave. satisfaction was 4.37/5.
🟠 https://t.co/5uJXUPzbFf
@sasecprogram