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By tapping the clean development mechanism (CDM), countries can invest in low-cost emission options designed to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), ADB president Tadao Chino said.


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The bank also indicated readiness to raise its guarantee to $750 million  by providing $250 million  in further support early next year, the Manila-based lender said in a statement.


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The poverty-related loan facility is part of a $400-million yearly-loan assistance to the Philippines and a technical assistance program between $6 million and $9 million between 2002 and 2004.


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ADB head appeals to private sector

November 18, 2003 - 12:00am

The private sector plays a critical role in promoting economic growth in developing Asia, Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Tadao Chino told an investment forum recently. "A major challenge is to improve...

Banking

ADB offers pro-enviroment facility to developing nations

By Ted P. Torres | September 14, 2003 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has introduced a pro-environment facility for its developing member-countries (DMCs) which could be converted into new income-generating projects. By tapping the clean development...

Business

ADB okays $500-M guarantee for RP

December 6, 2002 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said yesterday it had approved a partial credit guarantee for up to half a billion dollars’ worth of commercial loans to support restructuring of the Philippines’ electricity...

Business

ADB president inspects Munti Japan-aided depressed areas

April 30, 2002 - 12:00am

Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Tadao Chino recently visited two poor urban communities situated next to a danger zone in Muntinlupa and the Philippine National Railway (PNR) tracks, which are being assisted...

Metro

Government works to speed up release of $175-M ADB loan

By Ted P. Torres | December 28, 2001 - 12:00am

The Asian Developmen Bank (ADB) will not release the second and third tranches of a $175-million loan for the development of the country’s grains sector unless the Philippine government fulfills two critical...

Business

ADB extends $160-M ‘poverty’ loan to RP

October 23, 2001 - 12:00am

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a loan assistance package amounting to at least $160 million to the Philippines annually strictly for poverty reduction programs. The poverty-related loan facility is...

Banking