The central government has signed a USD 400 million policy-based loan with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support its urban reform agenda for creating high-quality urban infrastructure, improving service delivery, and promoting efficient governance systems.
The announcement took place during the Asia-Pacific Natural Capital Forum, hosted on November 7-9. This event was a collaborative effort between ADB and Stanford University's Natural Capital Project.
According to a release by ADB, a significant number of households in the CHT region have traditionally depended on shared tube wells located in remote areas or have sourced untreated surface water.
According to a press release by ADB, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to support the Indian government's urban reform agenda, enhancing the quality of urban life by fostering top-notch urban infrastructure, ensuring reliable public services, and streamlining governance systems.
According to a press release by ADB, the Asia Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Monitor 2023, unveiled on Tuesday, underscores key factors for enabling these businesses to thrive and contribute to inclusive and sustainable growth.
The objectives of this upcoming webinar are multifaceted and deeply rooted in addressing the challenges faced by ASEAN in the context of food security.
According to a press release by ADB, Ahmedabad and its peripheral areas have seen rapid industrial growth, significantly contributing to Gujarat's economic development.
The Asian Development Bank earlier announced that it approved USD 400 million in grants to protect the welfare and livelihoods of vulnerable Afghan people, particularly women and girls, and ease the adverse impact of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
In a bid to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy sources and enhance electricity services in the state of Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha attended a high-profile stakeholder workshop on the Energy Transition of Tripura to improve electricity services in the state.
According to a news release by ADB, this funding will play a pivotal role in creating an environment conducive to investments, simplifying trade barriers, and elevating enterprises.
In a statement released on Saturday, UN World Food Programme warned that Afghanistan is one of the 10 nations where 19.9 million people are food insecure.