Asian Development Bank

Underlining why gender equality is a core component of sustainable infrastructure design, this report considers four key ADB investment sectors in Asia and the Pacific and sets out ways to evaluate...

This publication explains how ADB's Environment Action Plan 2024-2030 (EAP) guides its strategic approach to tackling the triple planetary threats of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change...

This publication shares findings on how to better estimate the impact of development assistance on job creation. It shares findings from a study that used input-output and computable general...

To bolster economic and financial analyses through national account statistics, this publication presents a model developed by ADB to provide a more consistent measure of non-recoverable VAT on...

This report explains the complex challenges facing the six countries in the renewables-rich Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) as they work to implement a comprehensive framework to enable regional...

Lays out the requirements for presenting, auditing, submitting, and publicly disclosing financial reports for sovereign operations financed by ADB in Asia and the Pacific region.Author: Asian...

Provides analysis and recommendations to support the Yangon Region Government to implement its affordable housing agenda and related policies. After assessing the current housing market situation in...

Highlighting the importance of Asia's small and medium enterprises, this report shows how economies can learn from policies employed by the Republic of Korea and the United States to offer SMEs the...

This report assesses how to finance an extensive overhaul of transport infrastructure in the BIMSTEC subregion, considers the challenges of public and private financing, and outlines how to create an...

A key finding is the considerable business financing gap in the region, particularly for small-medium enterprises and sectors such as agriculture and fisheries. The report suggests that state-owned...

This report reviews Cambodia's progress in fiscal decentralization since passing the Law on Administrative Management of the Capital, Provinces, Municipalities, Districts and Khans. This report...

The operations of the Asian Development Bank in fragile and conflict-affected situations, small island developing states, and emergency situations are confronted with numerous challenges specific to...

This framework outlines how to integrate gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) into ADB's operations in South Asia to help close the gender gap, combat exclusion, and bolster equitable economic...

This study seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of gender equality and social inclusion issues of the energy sector in Nepal and recommends measures to ensure energy access to all. In Nepal,...

This report assesses how Bangladesh is cutting gaps in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) in financial services and shows how support for women entrepreneurs alongside better technology...

This report highlights how many women and girls still lack adequate access to public water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in Asia and the Pacific and explains why focusing on gender equality and...

This report explains why women in Asia and the Pacific are more likely to suffer water insecurity, shows how it impacts their lives, and sets out ways to infuse gender into water management,...

The program has contributed to economic growth, and provides evidence of the capacity of gender-responsive tourism development to promote community participation in tourism and enhance the status of...

Presents the contributions of the ADB-India project in providing 24-hour power supply to rural households in Madhya Pradesh and how it has opened opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the energy...

Infrastructure projects may reinforce gender inequality if women's needs are not recognized in project design. The Asian Development Bank actively promotes gender mainstreaming in its infrastructure...

This publication examines the effectiveness of a community-driven development program promoting women's participation and empowerment in the Philippines. Initiatives of the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa...

Examining how the livelihoods, health, and well-being of women in Central and West Asia were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, this report assesses responses and considers how the...

This publication provides a gender analysis of socioeconomic areas and issues in Georgia and for the Asian Development Bank's operations in Georgia. Georgia has advanced its gender equality agenda...

Analyzing how Georgia can diversify its exports, this report shows how it could potentially ramp up its pharmaceutical, apparel, jewelry, and almond exports, and assesses how an effective export...

This new strategy for transport development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) consists of a strategic framework covering 20182030 and a set of performance indicators initially covering 20182022...

Reviews economic performance in the region and discusses prospects through 2030, introducing two growth scenarios related to the adoption of structural reforms for creating good jobs and inclusive...

Local currency bond markets in ASEAN+3 play an important role in diversifying financial intermediary channels and mitigating the impacts of financial crises. They also have the potential to help...

This report examines the environmental situation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) based on a 10-year environmental performance assessment. The assessment was conducted by the GMS Environment...

This strategy outlines a regional approach for advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The six GMS countries share common challenges and issues that...

Author: Asian Development BankPublisher: Asian Development BankPublication Date: Jan 08, 2025Number of Pages: 30 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10: 9292771272ISBN-13: 9789292771270