Asian Development Bank: 958 books
2011 Clean Energy Investments
Project Summaries
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
This report summarizes the investments in clean energy of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2011, condensing information from project databases and formal reports in an easy-to-reference format. This report was prepared by ADB’s Clean Energy Program which provides the cohesive agenda that encompasses...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2010
This guide is intended to provide guidance to borrowers on bid evaluation procedures and how to prepare a bid evaluation report to be submitted to the Asian Development Bank, in connection with the procurement of contracts financed in whole or in part from proceeds of its loans.
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2015
The People's Republic of China (PRC) is taking concerted efforts and making large investments to peak out its carbon dioxide emissions around 2030. While current efforts are prioritizing accelerated energy efficiency and rapid expansion of renewables and nuclear in the energy mix, the fossil fuel...
Strengthening Partnerships
Accountability Mechanism Annual Report 2014
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
This year's Annual Report of the Accountability Mechanism (AM) has the theme "Strengthening Partnerships" with good reason: Cooperation is the heart and soul of the mechanism. Without close collaboration among the AM, governments, affected people, nongovernment organizations, and civil...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2017
Trade facilitation increases trade flows, lowers trade cost, and ultimately contributes to sustainable and inclusive growth. This publication, jointly prepared by the Asian Development Bank and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, reviews the state of play of...
ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard
Country Reports and Assessments 2013–2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2014
Corporate governance principles provide guidance on how corporations should operate. Adoption of international corporate governance best practices leads to long-term sustainability and resilience, and can be a competitive tool to attract foreign investments. The Asian Development Bank, in partnership...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2016
This report summarizes the investments in clean energy made by the operations departments of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2015, condensing information from project databases and formal reports in an easy-to-reference format. This report was prepared by ADB’s Clean Energy Program which provides...
Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Investment Forum 2015
Summary of Proceedings
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2016
The Asian Development Bank, Erdenes Mongol LLC, and the Business Council of Mongolia worked together to organize the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Investment Forum that took place on 24 September 2015 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The forum was the first-ever conference to focus on...
Operational Plan for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Promoting Sustainable Food Security in Asia and the Pacific in 2015–2020
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
The publication guides the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in meeting the recommendations of the midterm review of the ADB Strategy 2020 to provide increased emphasis on food security and agriculture productivity. The Plan, which builds on the earlier Operational Plan for Sustainable Food Security in...
Private Sector Assessment for Palau
Policies for Sustainable Growth Revisited
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2017
Palau's economy expanded strongly, with real gross domestic product (GDP) rising 5.3% in 2014 and 8.2% in 2015. Per capita GDP also increased; at the end of fiscal year 2015 it was in excess of $16,000---the highest among Asian Development Bank developing members in the Pacific. This strong performance,...
Health in Asia and the Pacific
A Focused Approach to Address the Health Needs of ADB Developing Member Countries
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2015
The Operational Plan for Health, 2015-2020 articulates the focused and scaled-up response of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to the health sector needs of its developing member countries. As they strive to achieve universal health coverage and achieve better health outcomes, these countries need...
Access to Finance
Microfinance Innovations in the People's Republic of China
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
The People's Republic of China (PRC) has adopted a more market-oriented approach by promoting rural microfinance, pursuing bottom-up innovations such as group lending, various forms of guarantees, new financial products based on purchase orders and insurance policies, and better incentives for agriculture...
Guidelines for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions of ADB Projects
Additional Guidance for Clean Energy Projects
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Developing Asia has the world's fastest-growing rate of greenhouse gas emissions, with the leading driver being emissions from power generation. Reducing these emissions is paramount to ensuring a sustainable future while responding to the threat of climate change. This publication provides Asian...
by Asian Development Bank
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2010
The Technical Assistance Disbursement Handbook contains important information and instructions for the efficient withdrawal of technical assistance funds by claimants, namely, consultants, executing agencies, cooperating institutions, and Asian Development Bank staff.