PRIMEX Consulting

06/05/2026

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is increasing climate finance to help developing countries scale up both mitigation and adaptation efforts. These investments support cleaner energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, and stronger protection for vulnerable communities across Asia and the Pacific.

Partnerships and innovative financing remain key to turning climate commitments into real impact on the ground.

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In 2025, ADB committed $14.8 billion in climate finance from investments, technical assistance, and direct charges, comprising $9.4 billion (64%) in climate mitigation finance, and $5.3 billion (36%) in climate adaptation finance.

04/05/2026

The World Bank has approved support to help improve education outcomes for over 21 million K–10 learners in the Philippines, alongside nearly 770,000 teachers nationwide.

The initiative focuses on addressing the country’s learning crisis by strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy, improving teacher training, upgrading learning materials, and supporting school-level reforms to help students catch up and succeed.

At its core, the program aims to ensure every Filipino child gets a stronger start—building the basic skills needed for lifelong learning, better jobs, and more inclusive growth.

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2026—More than 21 million K-10 students and approximately 770,000 teachers are expected to benefit from a new Philippine government project aimed at improving learning outcomes in primary and lower secondary education nationwide.

03/05/2026

Under the Water Resources Management Sector Development Program/Project (ADB Loan 2672-CAM), PRIMEX Consulting deployed a Project Management Consultant (PMC) Team to support the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) and provincial and district water resources authorities.

The team provided technical assistance in project management, procurement, and financial planning, while also supporting capacity building, irrigation system operations, and farmer water user communities. Key efforts included strengthening monitoring systems, improving irrigation infrastructure management, and integrating environmental, gender, and social safeguards into subproject planning and implementation.

This initiative contributes to more efficient water resource governance and improved agricultural livelihoods in rural communities.

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02/05/2026

A preliminary survey for the Comprehensive Outreach and Fish Breeding Project was conducted across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, focusing on key hatcheries and aquaculture R&D institutions.

Over a 10-week study period, the team reviewed sector policies and performance for priority species such as milkfish, saline tilapia, and freshwater prawn, and conducted field surveys and focus group discussions with government and private stakeholders. The findings were consolidated into comprehensive reports to support future aquaculture development and technical assistance needs.

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01/05/2026

PRIMEX Consulting supported the Consulting Services for the Formulation of a Scoping Study on the Barriers to Innovation in the Philippines, working closely with the National Innovation Council (NIC) and NEDA InnovS.

Through data-driven analysis and stakeholder collaboration, the team assessed the Philippine innovation ecosystem, identified key actors and barriers, and developed a robust framework to advance science, technology, and innovation (STI) in the country.

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30/04/2026

Strengthening the rule of law is a cornerstone for private sector-led growth in Asia and the Pacific. Clear commercial laws, effective dispute resolution, and consistent cross-border frameworks not only protect investments but also empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises to formalize, access finance, and participate in global markets. Robust legal systems covering company registration, secured transactions, insolvency, carbon markets, and alternative dispute resolution, reduce risk, foster trust, and unlock sustainable economic opportunities. By embedding predictability, fairness, and enforceability, countries can attract private capital, drive innovation, and enable long-term, resilient development, with programs like ADB’s Law and Policy Reform supporting policymakers, businesses, and the judiciary to turn legal foundations into engines of growth.

Find out how: https://blogs.adb.org/blog/why-rule-law-matters-private-sector-growth-asia-and-pacific

29/04/2026

In developing low-carbon transport pathways in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands demonstrates how foresight and scenario-based planning can help governments navigate complex uncertainties, from energy security to technological change and geopolitical shifts. By engaging stakeholders in futures-thinking, scenario development, and backcasting, the initiative not only mapped plausible transport pathways to 2050 but also built local capacity for adaptive, resilient, and inclusive decision-making. The approach highlights that long-term, flexible planning, grounded in national priorities and emerging technologies, can transform transport systems into engines of sustainable economic growth and social connectivity across geographically dispersed Pacific contexts.

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Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands used foresight tools to plan low-carbon, resilient transport systems and manage future uncertainties.

28/04/2026

Strengthening women’s economic empowerment in the Pacific requires fiscal systems that are fair, simple, and inclusive, designed around the realities of women-led micro- and small enterprises rather than one-size-fits-all rules. Evidence shows that reducing compliance burdens, providing hybrid digital and offline support, and visibly reinvesting revenues in services women rely on, such as childcare, transport, and market infrastructure, can boost formalization, participation, and productivity. Paired with sex-disaggregated data, community outreach, and policies that allow smooth scaling of businesses, such approaches turn taxation and public spending into tools for inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable development across the region.

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Gender Equality Fiscal Policies Can Unlock the Potential of Women-Led Businesses Across the Pacific Women in Papua New Guinea prepare fish fillet dishes to be sold in their neighborhood. Photo: ADB   Subscribe to Newsletter   Audio Hub   By Hannelore Niesten, Malika Shagazatova, Rachel Mary Anne ...

23/04/2026

PRIMEX Consulting, in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB), successfully delivered project management and technical advisory support across multiple countries: strengthening planning, implementation, and regional coordination with the CTI Regional Secretariat in Jakarta.

By establishing a Regional Project Management Office (RPMO) and country-level Project Management Units (PMUs), alongside partners like WorldFish Center, the initiative enabled seamless collaboration among governments, academic institutions, non-government organizations (NGOs), and local communities.

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22/04/2026

The Midterm Evaluation Study (MES) of the Philippine Rural Development Project highlights significant strides in improving farmers’ livelihoods, strengthening value chains, and enhancing rural infrastructure across the country.

Led by PRIMEX Consulting, the evaluation underscores the project’s impact in driving inclusive growth, boosting productivity, and empowering local communities.

From farm-to-market roads to enterprise development, PRDP continues to pave the way for a more resilient and prosperous rural Philippines.

21/04/2026

The successful completion of the Project Preparation Study (PPS) for the Local Devolution and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Program marks a significant step toward building safer, more resilient communities across the Philippines.

Through strengthened local governance and proactive disaster planning, we are empowering communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from risks. This achievement reflects the power of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development.

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