Philippines, Nov. 3 -- A new evaluation by the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Independent Evaluation Department (IED) finds that ADB's Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program has played a pivotal role in bridging trade finance gaps across developing Asia and the Pacific, particularly during crises. The report recommends strategic enhancements to ensure the program continues to deliver inclusive and sustainable development impact in a rapidly evolving global trade environment.The evaluation, covering the period 2014-2024, comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism, and global trade uncertainty. It underscores the need for ADB to recalibrate its approach to trade and supply chain finance to better support inclusive, sust...