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  UPDATED: Thursday, 14 December 2000
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LATEST NEWS
ADB and Government of Thailand to Commission Independent Review of Samut Prakarn Wastewater Management Project
24 November 2000

Reforming Nepal's Financial System To Strengthen Private Sector Role
14 December 2000
Nepal's financial and corporate sectors will be reformed and strengthened with assistance totalling US$10.6 million ...more

Pakistan To Privatize Power Utilities and Stem Heavy Losses 14 December 2000
Pakistan will privatize its loss-making power utilities with the help of 2 loans approved by ADB ...more

New Health and Sanitation Project for PNG
14 December 2000
Poor urban dwellers in PNG will be provided with pit latrines & will be shown healthier sanitary practices ...more

Safer Water and Better Sanitation For PNG Will Reduce Health Hazards
14 December 2000
Water supply and sanitation facilities will be upgraded in 6 towns in PNG ...more

Decentralizing Indonesia's Health Services Ensures Wider Reach
14 December 2000
Moves to decentralize Indonesia's health sector were given impetus
...more

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ADB's cooperation with Nongovernment Organizations

The Asian Development Bank is proposing new institutional arrangements to strengthen cooperation with nongovernment organizations (NGOs). ADB invites your comments on these new arrangements as part of its consultation process. Find out more >>
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SPECIAL REPORTS
Viet Nam 2010: Entering the 21st Century
Viet Nam is entering the global economy. The Government has laid out its plans to move forward with three central elements in mind–-freedom of trade, freedom of foreign investment, and opening to global knowledge through information and communications technology (ICT). Find out more >>
 
Asia's Property Markets: The Laggards Appear to Have Bottomed Out
During the early stages of Asia's recovery, property markets remained the laggards. But there are signs that the worst may finally be over. Recovery is now becoming more broad based. Find out more >>
 
Economic Review on People's Republic of China
Coupled with targeted antipoverty programs of the Government, the robust growth enabled People's Republic of China to continue its commendable progress in reducing poverty. Find out

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