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ADB Loan to Help Improve Inclusiveness, Quality of Life of People with Disabilities in Mongolia

ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA (29 November 2017) — The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $25 million loan to ensure that people with disabilities in Mongolia are socially and economically integrated to help improve their quality of life by providing better economic and educational opportunities as well as enhanced public service access and delivery.

In addition, ADB will administer a grant equivalent of up to $2 million for the project provided by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR). Established by the Government of Japan in 2000, JFPR provides grants for projects supporting poverty reduction and related social development activities that can add value to ADB-financed projects. Read More