Asian Development Bank: 821 books
A Region at Risk
The Human Dimensions of Climate Change in Asia and the Pacific
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2017
Asia and the Pacific continues to be exposed to climate change impacts. Home to the majority of the world's poor, the population of the region is particularly vulnerable to those impacts. Unabated warming could largely diminish previous achievements of economic development and improvements, putting...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Gender equality is a stated priority of the Government of Solomon Islands in achieving national development goals. This assessment examines the progress toward gender equality across social, economic, and political spheres in Solomon Islands, such as health, education, work, political participation,...
Regional Cooperation and Cross-Border Collaboration in Higher Education in Asia
Ensuring that Everyone Wins
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
Investments in higher education (HE) to promote competitiveness and economic growth have spurred HE leaders to seek ways of effectively utilizing the available resources to raise quality and efficiency in HE. One widely advocated strategy to accomplish this is through greater regional cooperation...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide is a comprehensive explanation of the region’s bond markets. It provides various information such as the history, legal and regulatory framework, specific characteristics of the market, trading and transaction including settlement systems, and other relevant information....
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide is a comprehensive explanation of the region’s bond markets. It provides various information such as the history, legal and regulatory framework, specific characteristics of the market, trading and transaction including settlement systems, and other relevant information....
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
ASEAN+3 Bond Market Guide is a comprehensive explanation of the region’s bond markets. It provides various information such as the history, legal and regulatory framework, specific characteristics of the market, trading and transaction including settlement systems, and other relevant information....
Integrated Solid Waste Management for Local Governments
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Improving solid waste management is crucial for countering public health impacts of uncollected waste and environmental impacts of open dumping and burning. This practical reference guide introduces key concepts of integrated solid waste management and identifies crosscutting issues in the sector,...
Improving Transitions
From School to University to Workplace
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
The increasing number of higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing Asia can lead to improved prospects for development. However, the rapid expansion can undermine external efficiency---the alignment of higher education with the external environment. This publication focuses on tackling three...
Asia Economic Monitor
December 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2011
The Asia Economic Monitor is a semiannual review of emerging East Asia's growth and policy issues. It covers the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations; People's Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Republic of Korea; and Taipei,China. This issue includes a special section: Can East Asia Weather Another Global Economic Crisis?
Adapting to Climate Change
Strengthening the Climate Resilience of Water Sector Infrastructure in Khulna, Bangladesh
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2011
Climate change and the resulting rise in sea level would affect water sector infrastructure, such as surface water supply and urban drainage systems. The climate resilience of such infrastructure should then be made more climate-resilient to optimize its expected benefits. This publication provides...
Philippines
Country Procurement Assessment Report 2012
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2013
Proper public procurement practices directly reflect good governance. Transparent and effective procurement practices minimize expenditure and create opportunity. Procurement is an enormous component in the process by which governments build infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals. It involves...
Implementing Results-Based Budget Management Frameworks
An Assessment of Progress in Selected Countries
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
The use of results-based budget management (RBBM) is well established around the world as a concept. RBBM is intended to hold managers to account for their role in organizing the supply of goods and services to the public, and to enforce a regular review of the effectiveness of government expenditure...
Improving Interchanges
Toward Better Multimodal Railway Hubs in the People's Republic of China
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
The interchange hub is the gateway to the city, and is a critical element in developing a sustainable and efficient public transport system. This publication presents ideas for improving interchanges by enhancing the quality of the journey experience for passengers. It draws upon international best...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2017
This latest issue of the Pacific Economic Monitor highlights the gains of Pacific developing member countries (Pacific DMCs) and the challenges that the Pacific DMCs continue to face including the impacts of climate change. The Pacific is among those parts of the world most vulnerable to weather-related...