Manuál kona-ba Investigasaun ba Ofensas Violénsia Bazeia ba Jéneru ba Ministériu Públiku Timor-Leste (Handbook on Investigation of Gender-Based Violence Offenses for the Timor-Leste Public Prosecution Service, Tetum Version)
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The handbook aims to strengthen the prosecution of gender-based violence (GBV) offenses by helping prosecutors, justice officials, law enforcement agents, and other stakeholders to investigate GBV and gather evidence, all while respecting the dignity of the victim and local cultural norms.
ADB Holds Comprehensive Training for Cambodian Judges on Climate and Environmental Law
On 11–15 March 2024, ADB's Law and Policy Reform Program collaborated with the Royal Academy for Justice of Cambodia to provide comprehensive training for judges in handling climate and environmental law litigation. This workshop marked a significant innovation in judicial education on environmental law because it focused on the craft of adjudication, complementing previous training on climate and environmental law.
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ADB Supports Papua New Guinea in Enacting State-of-the-Art Arbitration Laws to Create an Enabling Environment for the Private Sector
ADB's Law and Policy Reform Program, in partnership with the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) assisted with Papua New Guinea's (PNG) enactment of two arbitration laws which are expected to attract foreign direct investment and international private climate finance.
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ADB Presents Draft Report on E-commerce Law in Mongolia
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ADB, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications (MDDC) of Mongolia, conducts a stakeholder consultation on the draft report on e-commerce law in Mongolia
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ADB and Kyrgyz Republic Advance Dialogue on Recycling EV Batteries and Solar PV Waste
As the Kyrgyz Republic expands clean energy and electric mobility, managing end-of-life EV batteries and solar PV panels is becoming an important policy challenge. On 24 February, ADB convened government and industry stakeholders in Bishkek to discuss how the Kyrgyz Republic can address the growing issue of end-of-life EV batteries and solar PV panels
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ADB’s Law and Policy Reform Program and UNDP Partner to Support Women’s Judicial Leadership
Bangkok and Manila, 10 March 2026 — On the International Day of Women Judges, ADB's Law and Policy Reform Program and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced a new regional partnership to support the establishment of Asia-Pacific Women Judges Network (APWJN) aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in the judiciary and advancing inclusive and people-centered justice systems across Asia and the Pacific.
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Bhutan Policymakers Explore the Operationalization of Insolvency Law during Study Tour to Singapore
From 25 to 27 February 2026, ADB’s Law and Policy Reform (LPR) Program, in partnership with the Rule of Law Programme of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), convened a study tour to Singapore for a delegation of 10 Bhutan government officials.
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Why the Rule of Law Matters for Private Sector Growth in Asia and the Pacific
Across Asia and the Pacific, developing countries are turning to the private sector to drive job creation, innovation, and transition toward greener and more resilient economies. But private sector-led growth depends fundamentally on the existence of a clear, predictable, and enforceable rule of law environment.
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ADB Supports the Royal Academy for Justice Cambodia with Environmental Law Curriculum
ADB partnered with the Royal Academy for Justice of Cambodia (RAJC) to develop a groundbreaking judicial curriculum on environmental law and environmental judicial case management. This multi‑year initiative supports Cambodia in developing deeper capacity in environmental adjudication, reflecting Cambodia’s strong commitment to strengthening its environmental rule of law.
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ADB Spotlights Rule of Law for Private Sector Growth
At the Asia Pacific Business Forum on the Rule of Law in Tokyo on 25–26 January 2026, ADB General Counsel Thomas Clark highlighted that private sector-led growth depends on the existence of a clear, predictable, and enforceable rule-of-law environment.