Think resilience’ to protect against climate and other catastrophes
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Pacific warns of fuel crisis risk, urges expanded ADB support at annual meeting
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) have warned that limited fuel storage across the region is leaving...
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Australia has praised the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its strong leadership and swift response to member...
New Zealand backs ADB push for quality, competition and value for money in procurement...
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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