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Managing Microfinance Risks: Some Observations and Suggestions

This ADB report argues 'Systematic risk management is still not as widespread as it should be in the microfinance industry. Except for a few flagship microfinance institutions (MFIs), which constitute the industry's core, risk management is often overlooked by most MFIs, who seek growth. MFIs must address this issue and build their internal structures and capabilities for risk management to ensure sustainable growth.' (ADB, July 2008)

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Papers/Managing-Microfinance-Risks/Managing-Microfinance-Risks.pdf

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My Mekong

This ADB photo report explores the core of the Mekong region and the 320 million people who share a common culture and are nourished by the same great river. More connected than ever before, lives are changing as the meaning of community expands beyond borders. The photographs in My Mekong take us into the heart of that community, as seen through the eyes of its young people.

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/My-Mekong/mekong.pdf

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ADB abandons poverty reduction and social development

More than half of Asia's population, 1.8 billion people, lives below the poverty line of $2-day. Of these, over 600 million try to survive with less than $1 day. With ever increasing food prices most of Asia's 'working poor', already struggling on degraded lands, in sweatshops, on streets and at homes, risk further destitution. Yet the Asian Development Bank -an institution whose mission is to reduce poverty- will present a new "Strategy 2020" to member governments at its upcoming annual meeting in Madrid, which is ominously silent on the importance of employment and social protection for the poor. NOTE: This opinion piece has been written by a former Manager and former Senior Staff of ADB. The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the authors and do not reflect the position of the United Nations (Isabel Ortiz and Anita Kelles-Viitanen .

http://www.ifiwatchnet.org/?q=en/node/11301

(Added: Wed May 07 2008   Hits: 42)

Priorities of the People: Hardship in Kiribati

This report summarizes findings from a participatory assessment of hardship in Kiribati conducted in nine sample communities. Among others, the study finds that hardship in Kiribati is more closely linked to limited economic opportunities, poor access to basic services, and increasing social problems, rather than hunger or destitution (ADB, September 2007).

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/Hardship-Kiribati/Priorities-People.pdf

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Cultures and Contexts Matter: Understanding and Preventing HIV in the Pacific

This publication examines in rich detail the cultural and contextual issues that have shaped HIV transmission in the Pacific. Based on their extensive experience in the region, authors Carol Jenkins and Holly Buchanan-Aruwafu also discuss the implications of contexts and cultures for designing and implementing HIV prevention and treatment programs (ADB, 2007).

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Books/Cultures-Contexts-Matter/Cultures-Contexts-Matter.pdf

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International NGOs opposes Phulbari Coal Project

International civil society organisations (CSOs) including AID/WATCH have asked that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to cease it's involvement with the Phulbari Coal Project, Bangladesh. Issues raised by the CSOs include displacement of indigenous peoples, inadequate relocation plans, human rights violations, environmental degradation, as well as the violation of several ADB policies. (AidWatch, January 2008)

http://www.aidwatch.org.au/index.php?current=1&display=aw01130&display_item=2

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Agricultural and Rural Development for Reducing Poverty and Hunger in Asia: In Pursuit of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

Synopsis of high-level policy forum "Agricultural and Rural Development for Reducing Poverty and Hunger in Asia: In Pursuit of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth" in Manila in August 2007 (IFPRI & Asian Development Bank, August 2007).

http://www.ifpri.org/pubs/cp/ADBmanilasynopsis.asp

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Millennium Development Goals: Progress in Asia and the Pacific 2007

The latest report from from the ADB and UNDP on progress in Asia and the Pacific towards the Millennium Development Goals. The report finds that in many areas Asia and the Pacific are on course to meet the 2015 targets (UN, 2007).

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/MDG-Update-2007/MDG-Update-2007.pdf

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Hydropower Development in India: A Sector Assessment

India's vast hydropower potential can contribute to the country's energy security in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner. This report provides an assessment of the hydropower development potential in India and highlights how hydropower can meet country's goal of providing power for all by 2012 (Asia Development Bank, 2007).

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/Hydropower-Devt-India/Hydropower-Devt-India.pdf

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ADB: 40 years of debt, poverty and ecological plunder: Peoples statement on the 40th ADB AGM, Kyoto

This article is the voice of representatives from communities and civil society organisations from more than 20 countries. They reject the institution of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and reiterate their opposition at the 40th Annual Governors Meeting. The ADB plans to continue to aggressively promote neoliberal economic policies on the people of the Asia Pacific region and facilitate profitable investments for its shareholders and private capital (Focus on the Global South, 7 May 2007).

http://www.focusweb.org/adb-40-years-of-debt-poverty-and-ecological-plunder.html?Itemid=94

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Juumemmej : Republic of the Marshall Islands social and economic report 2005

General social and economic conditions and the overall quality of life for most Marshallese have steadily deteriorated, and society is one one of the Pacific's most unequal. This 36 page summary of the Juumemmej report covers the major social and economic issues that underlie and affect the aspirations of the Marchellese, paying particular attention to how the nation can alleviate poverty and hardship among the least fortunate. (Asian Development Bank, 2006)

http://www.adb.org/Documents/Reports/juumemmej-summary-report/summary-report.pdf

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Monitoring MDBs IN South Asia: Issues, Challenges, Opportunities

The purpose of the Scoping Report exercise was to take stock of civil society initiatives in South Asia aimed at monitoring the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank investments, both at the policy and project levels. The report looks at India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. (Bank Information Center, August 2006) 5. Sri Lanka 5. Sri Lanka

http://www.bicusa.org/bicusa/issues/SA_Scoping_Report_2006.pdf

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Creating poverty : the ADB in Asia

A compilation of articles looking critically at the policies and programmes of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), published by Focus on the Global South. They discuss a range of issues, including the ADB's Private Sector development strategy, its policy on gender and development, a Philippine power scandal and cofinancing operations.

http://www.focusweb.org/publications/Books/adb.pdf

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Profiting from poverty: The ADB, Private Sector and Development in Asia [PDF] 161 Kb

A compilation of articles o­n the ADB, its policies and impacts, published by Focus on the Global South (2001). They discuss a range of issues associated with the ADB's work, including its poverty reduction strategy and private sector operations.

http://www.focusweb.org/publications/Books/Profiting%20%20from%20Poverty.pdf

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NGO Forum on Asian Development Bank

The NGO Forum on ADB (FORUM) is an Asian-led network of non-government and community-based organizations that support each other in order to amplify their positions on Asian Development Bank's policies, programs, and projects affecting life forms, resources, constituents - the local communities.

http://www.forum-adb.org/

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Asian Development Bank Releases Draft Public Communications Policy

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 February 2004) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB), recognizing the need for new approaches to its public communications and disclosure of information, has released a draft Public Communications Policy (PCP) ahead of consultations to be held in 12 countries over the next four months. The draft PCP can be accessed form this webpage.

http://www.adb.org/Documents/News/2004/nr2004018.asp

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Profiting from Poverty: The ADB, private sector and development in Asia (PDF 161 Kb)

Focus on the Global South, May 2001. A compilation of articles on the ADB, its policies and impacts.

http://www.focusweb.org/publications/Books/Profiting_from_poverty.htm

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ADB-Government-NGO Cooperation: A Framework for Action, 2003-2005 (PDF)

Asian Development Bank Framework Policy May 6 - The Policy directs ADB to expand its cooperation with NGOs. Such cooperation aims to strengthen the effectiveness, sustainability, and quality of the development services offered by ADB. It also encourages the integration of NGO experience, knowledge, and expertise into the institution's operations so that ADB-supported activities more effectively address the issues and priorities reflected in ADB's development agenda (PDF 804Kb).

http://www.adb.org/NGOs/Framework/final_framework.pdf

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ADB NGO Center and Cooperation Network

The Asian Develoment Bank created the NGO Center in February 2001 to strengthen cooperation with civil society actors and to respond to their concerns. The Center serves nongovernment organizations, including community-based organizations, peoples groups and foundations, as well as trade unions. The NGO Center, located in the Regional and Sustainable Development Department (RSSD), has the following main responsibilities: * Gain first-hand knowledge of and experience with NGOs * Engage NGOs in a continuing dialogue * Improve ADB's institutional capacity to interact proactively with NGOs

http://www.adb.org/ngos/ngocenter.asp

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Asian Development Bank - Cooperation with Nongovernment Organizations

ADB is exploring new ways for partnering with civil society, and improving the interactions between ADB, member governments, and civil society organizations. ADB-NGO Cooperation can be summed up in these activities: (1) Increasing the involvement of NGOs and civil society in ADB's activities (2)Tapping NGOs as a resource for expertise, experience, and innovative approaches to development (3) Strenghthening NGOs' institutional capacity to act as agents of development (4) Fostering stronger working relationships among NGOs, civil society, Governments, and, in some cases, the Private sector.

http://www.adb.org/ngos/

(Added: Tue Apr 15 2003   Modified: Thu Sep 22 2005   Hits: 134)

Asian Development Bank New Projects

New projects are projects which ADB has deemed suitable for project financing.

http://www.adb.org/Business/Opportunities/new.asp

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Asian Development Bank (ADB) Online Publications

Access to ADB's online publications. ADB's information brochures provide easy-to-read descriptions of selected topics, giving more information than might appear in a glossary but less than what could be covered in a book.

http://www.adb.org/Publications/online.asp

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Fighting Poverty in Asia and the Pacific: The Poverty Reduction Strategy - The Asian Development Bank

ADB has dedicated itself to a clear and single-minded vision: an Asia and Pacific region free of poverty. All of ADB's other goals and strategic objectives should contribute to poverty reduction. The Poverty Reduction Strategy sets out the ways in which ADB proposes to pursue this vision.

http://www.adb.org/documents/policies/poverty_reduction/default.asp

(Added: Tue May 14 2002   Modified: Thu Sep 22 2005   Hits: 181)

Advance Action on Procurement and Consultant Recruitment

ADB's approval of advance action is with the explicit understanding that such action does not in any way commit ADB to approve the loan or to grant technical assistance.

http://www.adb.org/Documents/ADBBO/advact.asp

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New Contracts

project name - sector - executing agency - name of consultant, address - contract description - project preparation - amount of contract - date of contract

http://www.adb.org/Business/Opportunities/Catas/new_contracts.asp

(Added: Mon May 28 2001   Modified: Thu Sep 22 2005   Hits: 142)

Removed Projects

Removed projects are projects that have been approved or dropped from ADB's project pipeline.

http://www.adb.org/Business/Opportunities/removed.asp

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African Development Bank  pop

The African Development Bank is a regional multilateral development bank, engaged in promoting the economic development and social progress of its Regional Member Countries (RMCs) in Africa. The Bank, established in 1964, started functioning in 1966 with its Headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d' lvoire. Its shareholders are the 53 countries in Africa as well as 24 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

http://www.afdb.org/

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Asian Development Bank (ADB)  pop

ADB is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1966, the ADB is now owned by 63 members, mostly from the region. Its headquarters are located are in Manila, and the ADB has 26 other offices around the world.

http://www.adb.org/

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