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ADB launches USD 2 billion nature solutions finance hub at COP28
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
ADB President Masatsugu Asakawa highlighted the significance of nature as a crucial carbon sink, with ecosystems absorbing approximately 55 per cent of carbon dioxide emissions.
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G20 Summit: Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa arrives in
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Asian Development Bank president, Masatsugu Asakawa, arrived in New Delhi late on Friday night to participate in the G20 Summit being organised under India's Presidency here.
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ADB president meets PM Modi, proposes up to USD 25 billion support for Ind
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
After the meeting with PM Modi, ADB said in a release that president Asakawa conveyed its intention to provide USD 20-25 billion in support over the next five years to advance the country's aspirations for fast, inclusive, and green growth.
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ADB calls for bold action on climate change at 16th Asia Clean Energy Foru
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], June 15 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is ready to play a leading role in helping Asia and the Pacific meet its nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement and achieve net-zero emissions by mid-21st century, participants at the Asia
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ADB launches tax hub to enhance international tax cooperation
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], May 7 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a hub to create an open and inclusive platform to promote strategic policy dialogue, improve knowledge sharing and strengthen coordination on tax policy and administration among ADB members and development p
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ADB's 2020 operations hit record high to aid COVID-19 response
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], April 27 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record 31.6 billion dollars in 2020 to help Asia and the Pacific swiftly tackle the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak; support a green, sustainable recovery from the pandemic; and address longer-term
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Masatsugu Asakawa to stand for re-election as ADB President
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], April 26 (ANI): Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa on Monday expressed his intention to stand for re-election as President for the five-year term after his current term ends on November 23.
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Access to climate finance critical for development and recovery: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], April 1 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has called access to climate finance a key priority for Asia and the Pacific as governments design and implement a green and resilient recovery from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
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Green investments, revenue mobilisation key to SE Asia's Covid-19 recovery
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], March 17 (ANI): Southeast Asian countries can benefit from investments in green infrastructure, digital transformation, big data and revenue mobilisation through tax reform as the region recovers from coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, said Asian Development B
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New focus on SDGs needed to rebuild after COVID-19: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], March 15 (ANI): A renewed focus on achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be essential as countries seek to rebuild from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by Asian Development Bank (ADB) released on Monday.
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ADB appoints Woochong Um as Managing Director General
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], February 22 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Woochong Um as its Managing Director General.
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Water security a top priority in Covid-19 recovery: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], Dec 18 (ANI): Economies of Asia and the Pacific must put water security at the top of their agenda to recover from the fallout of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic and adapt to climate change, according to a new flagship report released on Friday by the Asian
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