Road Funds and Road Maintenance
Road Funds and Road Maintenance

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 9715614892

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Singling out roads as an important factor in economic development, this report presents the findings of a regional technical assistance inquiry carried out to examine the problem of road funding in Asia with the aim of proposing case-specific solutions. Particular attention is paid to the data collected during road assessments performed in the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Also discussed are a number of possible strategies for combating road-maintenance neglect across Asia.

Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction
Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 9290925248

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The Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) was established in May 2000 and provides direct grant assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable groups in developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while fostering long-term social and economic development. The grants target poverty reduction initiatives with the direct participation of nongovernment organizations, community groups, and civil society. In 2009, the Government of Japan and ADB expanded the scope of JFPR to include provision of support to DMCs through capacity development, policy and advisory, research and development, and project preparatory technical assistance.