Visions of Asia's Water Realities

The Water Voices documentary series showcases people finding local solutions to important water-related problems. Broadcasted by numerous television networks and featured in myriad film festivals, the series enjoys continued popularity close to a decade later. Find out why viewers deem the films' water messages lasting and worth promoting.

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Emergency Flood Damage Rehabilitation in Bangladesh

In terms of geographic extent and economic damage, the floods of mid-2004 were the worst ever experienced by Bangladesh. How did ADB's immediate assistance, which came with simplified administrative processes, fare in terms of rehabilitating the damage?

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Raising Farmer Incomes through High-Value Crops

A project in rural Bangladesh provided farmers with knowledge, credit support, and market linkages to increase productivity.

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Institutionalizing Gender Equality at ADB: The Experience of the Bangladesh Resident Mission

Between 1998-2007, Bangladesh had the highest proportion of projects with significant gender mainstreaming at ADB. The social changes in the country and the increasing commitment of line agencies provided momentum to mainstream gender concerns. [ No. 9 March 2009 ]
by Francesco Tornieri
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