Safeguard Policy Statement & Strategy 2020 Midterm Review

Background • Asia's overall national infrastructure needs are estimated to be around $8 trillion over 2010-2020 or approximately $730 billion per year with key priorities in energy and transport (82%)* Sustainable energy and transport solutions are not only good for the environment but are key national security issues for many developing and developed Asian countries ADB recognizes the importance of sustainable investments in the region and have been investing over $2 billion in clean energy projects each year since 2011. *ADBI 4 Sept 2013. 36

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