Asian Development Bank: 821 books
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2014
The Urban Operational Plan (UOP) 2012-2020 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports ADB developing member countries (DMCs) in expanding their urban economies, improving environmental sustainability, and making pro-poor investments through a 3E approach (Economy, Environment, and Equity). This...
Office of Anticorruption and Integrity
Annual Report 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
The Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI) helps the Asian Development Bank (ADB) ensure that development funds entrusted to it are not misused through fraud or corruption. This publication highlights OAI's activities in 2013 such as investigating allegations of integrity violations; proactively...
Continuing Reforms to Stimulate Private Sector Investment
A Private Sector Assessment for Solomon Islands
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2016
A business environment that supports private sector-led growth is the key to long-term sustainable poverty reduction. This has been recognized by successive Solomon Islands’ governments who have implemented fundamental reforms that have modernized the environment for doing business in the country...
Climate Proofing ADB Investment in the Transport Sector
Initial Experience
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
The transport sector is key to the continued economic development of Asia and the Pacific. By improving connectivity and making the movement of goods and people more affordable, transport contributes to economic growth, efficiency, and competitiveness while providing poor people with access to economic...
Innovation and Inclusion for a Prosperous Asia
Highlights of the 1st ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2014
Innovation and Inclusion for a Prosperous Asia was the theme of the 1st ADB-Asian Think Tank Development Forum held on 30-31 October 2013 at the Tangla Hotel in Beijing. The forum was organized by ADB in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Finance and Development Center Beijing Office, a think tank...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016
The Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) is an emerging project-based bilateral offset crediting mechanism initiated by the Government of Japan to facilitate implementation of advanced low-carbon technologies for mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in host countries. The Government of Japan has signed...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Supporting its developing member countries (DMCs) affected by fragility and conflict is a high priority for the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This is demonstrated by ADB's adoption of its 2007 approach, which responds to the special challenges faced by DMCs experiencing conditions that are now generally...
The Road to ASEAN Financial Integration
A Combined Study on Assessing the Financial Landscape and Formulating Milestones for Monetary and Financial Integration in ASEAN
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
This paper provides a summary assessment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the state of financial integration in the region, with inputs from the Asian Development Bank regional technical assistance project Combined Studies on Assessing the Financial Landscape and Formulating...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2015
Women's economic empowerment is essential for more inclusive growth in Cambodia. This study takes stock of major gender issues in the Cambodian economy seen through the lens of women's participation, benefit, and agency---the three prerequisites for a fairer distribution of growth benefits. It examines...
Lessons from ADB Transport Projects
Moving Goods, Connecting People, and Disseminating Knowledge
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
From in-country to cross-country connections, whether by land, air, or water, transport is a key ingredient that enables nations to achieve economic and social development goals. The Asian Development Bank has been working with developing member countries to improve roads, airports, waterways, and...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2009
Many developing member countries (DMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) suffer from a shortage of qualified workers. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and skills development often provide a slow, inflexible, inadequate, and inefficient response to the needs of labor markets....
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2013
This synthesis report is the result of close, collaborative research initiated by the Asian Development Bank in partnership with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada; the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; and the Liu Institute for Global Issues at the University of British Columbia. Fourteen...
50 Climate Solutions from Cities in the People's Republic of China
Best Practices from Cities Taking Action on Climate Change
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2018
This publication showcases 50 innovative case studies from cities in the People's Republic of China that are mitigating against and adapting to climate change. Solutions being implemented in these cities are proving that reducing carbon dioxide emissions and protecting the environment need not sacrifice...
Asian Development Outlook 2017 Update
Sustaining Development through Public-Private Partnership
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Growth prospects in developing Asia are on the rise, buoyed by a rebound in global trade as solid recovery takes hold in the major industrial economies, and by strong investment demand. Also lifting regional prospects is growth in the People's Republic of China that exceeds expectations. Consumer...