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The Australian Development Gateway (ADG) strives to support members of the development community in their efforts to reduce poverty and enhance sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. The site has been created with participation from members of government, private, academia and non-government organisations. User feedback mechanisms have been incorporated to guide future directions of the site. The site is optimised for low bandwidth access to enable the widest participation throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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Last updated on 01 May 2008

Whose right of way? Development induced displacement

This study looks at the displacement of people due to development activities, based on a case study of the building of an expressway in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Centre for Poverty Analysis: 2005) More info >>

Socially inclusive & gender-responsive transport projects: Timor-Leste road sector improvement project

This case study examines the design of ADB's Timor-Leste Road Sector Improvement Project and its aim to benefit traditionally excluded and disadvantaged groups, such as women and the poor. (ADB: 2007) More info >>

Child labour and access to basic services: evidence from 5 countries

This paper draws on case studies from five developing countries to analyse the relationship between access to basic services and child labour. (Understanding Children's Work: January 2004) More info >>

Rural infrastructure improvement project: resettlement framework

This document sets out the resettlement policy framework for the Bangladesh Rural Infrastructure Improvement Project. (ADB) More info >>

Guideline for resettlement plans

This guideline details the IADB's policy on involuntary resettlement. (Inter-American Development Bank: December 2001) More info >>

HIV/AIDS and the transport sector

This guide provides information highlighting the relationships between HIV/AIDS and the transport sector in developing countries. (World Bank) More info >>


 

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