Asian Development Bank
Asian Development Bank is a international organization that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
ADB’s $60.9 million investment will improve urban water and sanitation in Papua New Guinea
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $60.9 million loan to improve water supply and sanitation in urban communities in Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea (PNG). ADB’s financing includes a $30 million regular ordinary capital resources loan and a $30.9 million concessional ordinary capital resources loan. The Government of PNG will provide […]
ADB approves $182 million loan for flood management along the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $182 million in additional financing to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River. The funding supplements the ongoing $200 million ADB-supported Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam, which was approved in October […]
ADB invests $145 million to improve water infrastructure in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a $145 million (in Philippine pesos equivalent) investment in Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to enhance water security and improve wastewater services in Metro Manila. ADB is one of two lead cornerstone investors in Maynilad’s initial public offering (IPO) on the Philippine Stock Exchange. The investment will support the […]
$125 million ADB support to advance urban water infrastructure in Assam, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $125 million loan to enhance urban livability and bolster climate resilience in six district headquarters and Guwahati, in the State of Assam. The Assam Urban Sector Development Project will benefit 360,000 residents by delivering continuous metered water supply and upgrading stormwater management systems. It also seeks to strengthen urban […]
ADB approves $101 million loan to strengthen drinking water services in West Bengal
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $101 million loan as additional financing to the ongoing West Bengal Drinking Water Sector Improvement Project to scale up access to safe, sustainable, and inclusive drinking water services in rural West Bengal, particularly in areas affected by arsenic, fluoride, and salinity contamination. The additional financing and the ongoing project […]
ADB approves $200 million loan to enhance sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $200 million loan to enhance the development of climate- and disaster-resilient sewerage and drainage infrastructure in Kolkata, aiming to improve the city's livability. These interventions, which are part of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Sustainability, Hygiene, and Resilience (Sector) Project, will improve living conditions and health outcomes, particularly for […]
New ADB President Masato Kanda assumes office
Masato Kanda officially assumed office as the 11th President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today. “I am deeply honored to take on the role of ADB President at this important moment for our region,” Mr. Kanda said. “With the trust of our 69 members and strong support of our dedicated staff, I am committed […]
ADB supports digital transformation of Uzbekistan’s water sector
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $125 million loan to support the Government of Uzbekistan in modernizing water management, improving water security, and increasing access to safe and reliable water in the country. The Climate-Smart Water Management Improvement Project will improve asset management and sustainability of service delivery, while strengthening the institutional capacity of the country’s […]
ADB supports water supply and sanitation improvement in Lao PDR with $50 million in financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $50.3 million financing package, including a $2 million technical assistance from the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and Pacific, to support clean, reliable, affordable, and climate-resilient water supply and sanitation services across the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). “Access to safe, piped water supply across […]