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The factsheet summarizes results from the 8th wave of the Socio-economic impact assessment of COVID-19 in Cambodia which is carried out in partnership with UNICEF and ADB.

Executive Summary Poverty and climate nexus needs special attention. Climate and disaster risk poses a serious threat to the socioeconomic development of Indonesia and undermines the country’s...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (27 December 2021) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated $4.1 million in technical assistance to help agri-food value chains and rural economies in Asia and the Pacific...

Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures. Overview Vientiane, the capital city of the Lao...

The report provides an overview of the WASH sector in Pacific island countries in the context of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It highlights the urgency of strategic WASH interventions...

Executive Summary Disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change laws are part of a national framework of laws which need to work together to support women’s resilience. This report focuses on...

Technical Summary Background Bangladesh, considered to be the world’s largest delta, is a riverine country that is highly vulnerable to climate and weather-related and geophysical hazards due to its...

Technical Summary Background Bangladesh, considered to be the world’s largest delta, is a riverine country that is highly vulnerable to climate and weather-related and geophysical hazards due to its...

Maria Vicedo Ferrer Urban Development Specialist, Pacific Department, Asian Development Bank Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, is transforming into a resilient, disaster-ready urban center designed...

KEY MESSAGES Timor-Leste’s tropical climate is heavily influenced by the West Pacific Monsoon and its mountainous climate. Timor-Leste’s climate is strongly impacted by the El Niño Southern...