Asian Development Bank [to 27 February 2016]

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Asian Development Bank [to 27 February 2016]
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News Releases
26 February 2016
ADB, New Zealand Help Boost Education Services in Ha’apai, Tonga After Cyclone Ian
Officials today participated in an opening ceremony and formal handover of schools rebuilt and refurbished after they were damaged by Cyclone Ian in 2014.

26 February 2016
More Than 3,000 Madang Villagers Complete Financial Literacy Course
More than 3,000 residents of Madang Province celebrated the completion of a financial literacy course today, bringing the total number of course graduates to almost 100,000.

25 February 2016
Faster Public Investment Crucial for Nepal’s Recovery – ADB President
ADB President Takehiko Nakao today met with Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel to discuss Nepal’s economic recovery and social development after the earthquakes in 2015.

24 February 2016
ADB, LOMC Sign $25 Million Loan to Boost Credit Access, Support Sri Lankan Micro Business
ADB and LOMC, one of Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank microfinance institutions, today signed a $25 million loan agreement to boost access to credit for individuals and micro enterprises.

23 February 2016
ADB President Announces Scaled-Up Support for Sri Lanka to Over $2 Billion for 2016-2018
ADB President Takehiko Nakao today met with Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena and other government officials, reaffirming ADB’s strong commitment to support Sri Lanka’s continued development.

23 February 2016
ADB to Provide $2 Million Emergency Assistance to Fiji After Cyclone Winston
ADB will provide $2 million in emergency assistance to help the government and people of Fiji to cope with and recover from the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston.

23 February 2016
Innovative Auctions to Channel Funds to Small Sri Lanka Firms
ADB will provide $100 million through innovative bank auctions to help channel more funds to smaller Sri Lankan firms that struggle to access the finance they need to grow.

23 February 2016
ADB to Help Sri Lanka Expand Colombo Port Operations Using PPP
ADB and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority today signed a transaction advisory services agreement to develop the East Container Terminal of Colombo Port through a public–private partnership.