People and Stories from Asia and the Pacific
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Explore Asia and the Pacific through the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) official YouTube channel. Witness remarkable stories and inspirational narratives from the people of the region. 00:00 Asia and the Pacific 00:18 Working together in the region 00:32 Subscribe to the ADB YouTube channel #adb #asiandevelopmentbank #adbvideos ================================= DISCLAIMER Comments made on this channel do not represent the views of ADB. While ADB welcomes discussion on development issues, viewers are requested to stay on point, be respectful, and refrain from posting anything abusive, defamatory, hateful, libelous, obscene, threatening, or violent against any person or entity. ADB reserves the right to delete any comments that it may deem inappropriate or unacceptable. ABOUT THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development. Corporate website https://www.adb.org Follow ADB also on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsianDevBank/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adb_hq/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asia... • Twitter: https://twitter.com/ADB_HQ =================================
While economies in Asia and the Pacific continue to grow, the natural environment is under increasing pressure. Major ecosystems are under threat. Loss of biodiversity is massive as life support systems on land and in the oceans are being degraded. The region is the fastest growing source of new greenhouse gas emissions in the world; several countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. Cities in Asia are growing at an unprecedented pace, with 44 million added to city populations every year. The resulting congestion, waste, pollution, and associated health impacts remain key challenges in sustaining urban development. Given these concerns, the concept of green growth or environmentally sustainable growth has gained increasing attention. Watch videos that address the problems and explore the solutions related to the environment and green growth in Asia and the Pacific.
Since its founding in 1966, ADB has been driven by an inspiration and dedication to improving people’s lives in Asia and the Pacific. By targeting our investments wisely, in partnership with our developing member countries and other stakeholders, we can alleviate poverty and help create a world in which everyone can share in the benefits of sustained and inclusive growth. Whether it be through investment in infrastructure, health care services, financial and public administration systems, or helping nations prepare for the impact of climate change or better manage their natural resources, ADB is committed to helping developing member countries evolve into thriving, modern economies that are well integrated with each other and the world. Watch videos to find out more about how the Asian Development Bank operates.
ADB Insight is a webcast series produced by the Asian Development Bank that takes a hard, informative, and lively look at key development issues facing Asia and the Pacific. Hosted by former BBC presenter Nisha Pillai, ADB Insight brings together important guests from government, development, policy, academia, and the private sector to discuss and analyze subjects, stories, and solutions that are central to the work of ADB and the goal of a more prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific.
The Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors is an opportunity to provide guidance on ADB administrative, financial, and operational directions. The meetings provide opportunities for member governments to interact with ADB staff, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), media, and representatives of observer countries, international organizations, academe and the private sector. ADB’s annual meetings have become a premier forum for the discussion of economic and social development issues in Asia and the Pacific.
The Asia and Pacific region has made impressive strides over the last decade on narrowing gender gaps in education, health, employment and political participation. Today there are more girls in primary and secondary schools, more girls participating in tertiary education, fewer women dying in childbirth, more women in wage employment outside agriculture and more women in national parliaments and decision making bodies. But, the progress and achievements are not spread widely and evenly across the entire region. Watch videos that explore issues related to gender and how to empower women and girls in Asia and the Pacific.