Asian Development Bank imprint: 965 books
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
The Pacific developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank are highly vulnerable to the predicted effects of climate change, including higher sea levels, intense storm surges and cyclones, erratic rainfall patterns, and major temperature fluctuations. This study identifies the effects and...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Rapid advances in information and communication technology (ICT) continue to create tremendous opportunities for economic and social gains in the world's poorest areas. A key infrastructure of knowledge-based economies. ICT is a driving force for rapidly growing new sectors. The Strategy 2020 of the...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
This pamphlet outlines the key areas of economic analysis. It emphasizes that analysis begins at the first stages of project identification, during country partnership strategy preparation, and continues iteratively throughout the project cycle. Economic analysis must be coordinated with institutional,...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
Staff of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) must, at all times, adhere to ADB’s rules and regulations, and actively ensure that ADB funds are used for intended purposes only. This guide answers frequently asked questions on anticorruption and integrity; it further advises staff and provides examples of appropriate and compliant behavior in and outside the workplace.
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
This report documents tourism sector investment priorities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Cambodia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, and Viet Nam. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government plans and strategies, past ADB...
Transforming Towards a High-Income People's Republic of China
Challenges and Recommendations
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
The People's Republic of China (PRC) has experienced stellar economic performance over the last 3 decades. Gross domestic product growth has averaged 10% per year. Per capita income has increased by a factor of 13. Life expectancy at birth increased from 67 to 73 years. Rapid growth, however, has...
Viet Nam
Financial Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
This sector assessment, strategy, and road map highlights the Government of Viet Nam's plans and strategies for addressing priority needs for the financial sector and identifies possible preliminary areas of international assistance. It assesses key sector development needs by analyzing strengths,...
Assessment of Microinsurance as Emerging Microfinance Service for the Poor
The Case of the Philippines
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been one of the few active partners for microfinance development in the Philippines. It has contributed to the growth of formal microfinance activities, including expanding the outreach of diversified formal financial services to poor clients at the most affordable...
Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update
March–June 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2015
The Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update (QEU) has been produced by the Bangladesh Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank since March 2001. The QEU provides information and analysis on Bangladesh's macroeconomic and sector developments, key development challenges, and policy and institutional...
Credit Guarantees
Challenging Their Role in Improving Access to Finance in the Pacific Region
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2016
The Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative---a regional technical assistance facility cofinanced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Government of Australia, and the Government of New Zealand---has undertaken landmark secured transaction reforms in eight Pacific Island countries. These...
Second Asia–Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance, Policy, and Regulation
Special Roundtable to Develop a Regional Action Plan for Asia–Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance, Policy, and Regulation
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011
Under the auspices of the Second Annual Asia–Pacific Dialogue on Clean Energy Governance, Policy, and Regulation, the Special Roundtable to Develop a Regional Plan of Action for Clean Energy Governance, Policy, and Regulation was held on 24 June 2011 at the Asian Development Bank. This publication...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
The 2016 Annual Report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) reviews the significant economic transformation in Asia and the Pacific over the past 50 years, and the role played by ADB to support the region's development to improve people's lives. The report notes that while the region's economic growth...
Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update
June 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
The Bangladesh Quarterly Economic Update (QEU) has been produced by the Bangladesh Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank since March 2001. The QEU provides information and analysis on Bangladesh's macroeconomic and sector developments, key development challenges, and policy and institutional...
Asian Development Outlook 2014 Update
Asia in Global Value Chains
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Developing Asia is maintaining steady growth momentum. Despite recovery in the major industrialized economies falling short of expectations, the region is on track to meet its favorable forecasts as policy stabilizes investment in the People’s Republic of China and signs emerge of a long-awaited...