Uzbekistan, May 4 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan announced a new joint initiative to support countries and businesses in Asia and the Pacific facing rising energy prices, while accelerating the transition to more resilient and sustainable energy systems. The Action for Creating Energy Security for Long-term Resilience, or ACCEL, was formally launched at the ADB Annual Meeting today. It brings together financial support and investment to help countries manage immediate shocks and build stronger energy systems for the future. Many of ADB's developing member countries, as well as their private sectors, are facing acute pressures from fuel price volatility and supply constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are part...