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ADB Transport Forum: shift to greener transport in Asia key to global sustainability; investment of $2.5T needed by 2020

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ADB has provided financing, knowledge, and capacity building support to help developing member countries scale up sustainable transport development. However, Asia’s needs are vast, with estimated investments of $2.5 trillion required between 2010 and 2020 to help close the infrastructure gap in transport.

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ADB draft report says 3B Asians could become affluent by 2050; significant challenges

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The draft report compares the potential outcomes for Asia under two competing scenarios: the Asian Century and the Middle Income Trap.

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Chat with Dr Nishanth, Founder PURE EV : Electric Scooter Service Focus

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Provision of finance for these customers will lead to a 50% jump in sales. One in Bangladesh being added soon. A typical example would be a 30 year old who teaches in a rural school that is 30 km from her village. For this set of customers, the monthly savings of 2-3 K is important. Transparency from NBFCs is important.

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