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Nepal’s Highway Approval Funds Road Capacity and Wildlife Passage Together
ADB has approved US$305.75 million for Nepal’s highway improvements, combining road investment with a conservation grant and technical assistance. The package puts traffic capacity, wildlife movement, safety and resilience inside the same investment decision while leaving delivery outcomes to be demonstrated.
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The Work of Transition
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Durban’s Pump Test Keeps Water Restoration Behind the Repair
A Durban Heights raw-water pump stopped again during testing after repairs, extending reduced supply.
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Indonesia Begins Building a Shared Home for Super-Pollutant Policy
Indonesia has begun formation work for a super-pollutant unit targeted to operate in 2027.
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Ofgem Rejects a Connection Change That Lost Its Replacement Rules
Ofgem has rejected a transmission connection code change after its companion framework was withdrawn.
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Chile’s Approval Record Measures a Project Pipeline, Not Delivered Investment
Chile’s environmental regulator reports a record quarterly value of approved projects.
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Doomadgee Water Upgrades Put Storage and Treatment on Different Timetables
Doomadgee’s new treated-water tank is commissioned, while its treatment plant has entered construction.
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India’s Transport Appraisal Authority Keeps Financial Review Separate
India’s Cabinet has approved a transport and logistics authority to connect long-term planning, technical appraisal and project assessment.
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