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Asian Chief Justices, Judges Propose Network to Promote Environment Justice (Jul 30)
Asian judges proposed creation of an Asian Judges Network on the Environment to improve the quality of court rulings on environment and natural resource cases in the region at a seminar held at ADB.


Public-Private Partnerships Can Unlock Central Asia's Vast Potential - ADB (Jul 29)
Public-private partnerships can play a vital role in unlocking Central Asia's vast economic potential, senior officials at the ADB told a business forum here.


ADB President Reaffirms Support for Nepal (Jul 28)
ADB will continue to strongly support the country as it undertakes efforts to overcome economic challenges amidst political transition, ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda said today.


ADB Helps PRC Develop Key Gateway Cities in Southwest Region (Jul 27)
ADB is providing a $150 million loan to the People-s Republic of China to help develop three gateway cities in southwest Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.


ADB President to Visit Nepal as Resident Mission Marks 20 Years of Operations (Jul 24)
ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda is to visit Nepal from 26th to 29th July 2010, with the trip coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of ADB-s resident mission in the country.


ADB to Help Improve Public Transport in Kathmandu (Jul 23)
ADB will provide a maximum of $20 million to help improve the urban transport system and help reduce congestion and pollution in Nepal-s capital city of Kathmandu.


Time to Unwind Policy Stimulus with Emerging East Asia's V-Shaped Recovery Firmly on Track - ADB Report (Jul 20)
The strong economic recovery in emerging East Asia means it is time to unwind monetary and fiscal policy stimulus across the region, says the July edition of ADB's Asia Economic Monitor released today.


ADB Upgrades Forecast for Developing Asia as Broad Recovery Continues (Jul 20)
ADB has upgraded its economic forecast for developing Asia after first-quarter data showed broad-based growth driven by buoyant exports, strong private demand, and sustained stimulus policy effects.


ADB Extends $35 Million for Sanitation Improvement in 2 Indonesian Cities (Jul 20)
ADB is extending a $35 million loan to help Indonesia rehabilitate and expand sanitation facilities in the cities of Medan and Yogyakarta.


ADB Lends $300 Million to Help Georgia Unclog Traffic-Congested Cities (Jul 19)
ADB is providing Georgia $300 million in loans for an urban transport overhaul which will ease chronic traffic congestion, improve the environment, and boost growth and jobs in its cities.