Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9290929073
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The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) was established in May 2000 and provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering long-term social and economic development. The grants target poverty reduction initiatives with the direct participation of nongovernment organizations, community groups, and civil society. In 2009, the Government of Japan and ADB expanded the scope of JFPR to include provision of support to DMCs through capacity development, policy and advisory, research and development, and project preparatory technical assistance.

Practical Responses to Real Problems

Practical Responses to Real Problems
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2022-07-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292696106
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This publication presents new case studies of recent Asian Development Bank projects in Bangladesh, the Cook Islands, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, and the People's Republic of China. The case studies highlight innovative interventions and effective approaches used to reduce poverty while ensuring equality and inclusion, caring for the environment, securing food for all, and sustaining prosperity through access to finance. The publication builds on the first volume of poverty reduction case studies published in 2019.

Creating Livable Asian Cities

Creating Livable Asian Cities
Author: Bambang Susantono
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2021-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929262783X
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This book explores how Asia's fast-growing cities can fulfil their potential as engines of economic prosperity and provide a livable environment for all citizens. But for this to happen, major challenges that reduce urban communities' quality of life and economic opportunities must be addressed. These include poor planning, a lack of affordable housing, inequalities, pollution, climate vulnerabilities, and urban infrastructure deficits. The book's 19 articles unwrap these challenges and present solutions focused on smart and inclusive planning, sustainable transport and energy, innovative financing, and resilience and rejuvenation.

Gender Tool Kit: Energy

Gender Tool Kit: Energy
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9290927518
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This tool kit assists staff and consultants of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in conceptualizing and designing gender-responsive projects in the energy sector. It guides users in key questions to be asked and data to be collected during project preparation. It also offers a menu of entry points in designing project outputs, activities, inputs, indicators, and targets that integrate key gender issues identified during the gender analysis. The tool kit is broken down into key subsectors of ADB's energy sector investments---transmission and distribution, rural electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Case studies from ADB energy projects have been included to illustrate good practices in mainstreaming gender in energy sector.