Asia-Pacific
ADB operations reach $23.6b in 2023, achieves record climate finance
ADB operations reach $23.6b in 2023, achieves record climate finance
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed US$23.6 billion from its own resources in 2023, including US$9.8 billion for climate action, to help Asia and the Pacific progress on sustainable development.
January 7 polls had less physical, online violence than previous ones
January 7 polls had less physical, online violence than previous ones
The 2024 national election in Bangladesh, including the campaign period, election day and the immediate aftermath, had less physical and online violence compared to previous election cycles, says a report of the joint National Democratic Institute (NDI) and International Republican Institute (IRI).