Masato Kanda elected as ADB president

Masato Kanda elected as ADB president

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday that its Board of Governors has unanimously elected Masato Kanda as the ADB’s 11th president. Kanda, 59, currently serves as special advisor to Japan’s prime minister and minister of finance, Xinhua news agency reported. He

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ADB Approves $85 Million Loan for Irrigation Modernization in Nepal

ADB Approves $85 Million Loan for Irrigation Modernization in Nepal

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an $85 million loan aimed at modernizing irrigation networks and boosting agricultural production in Nepal. The funding will support the Irrigation Modernisation Enhancement Project, which is designed to create a more efficient and climate-resilient agricultural and

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ADB Unveils 5-Year Strategy to Enhance Fiji’s Climate Resilience

ADB Unveils 5-Year Strategy to Enhance Fiji’s Climate Resilience

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Tuesday the launch of a new country partnership strategy for Fiji covering 2024-2028, aimed at strengthening the South Pacific nation’s resilience to economic and climate-related challenges. This five-year plan will focus on enhancing public sector management,

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