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Special Reports
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August 2006
7 August
Indonesia: Country Gender Assessment
This report examines the current situation of women in Indonesia. It identifies major gender gaps and issues in socioeconomic and human development.
July 2006
14 July
Targeting Efficiency of Poverty Reduction Programs in Pakistan
The paper looks at how existing poverty reduction programs are structured and examines options for improving the reach and effectiveness of these programs.
7 July
Regional Master Plan For The Prevention And Control Of Dust And Sandstorms In Northeast Asia
This 3-volume report outlines regional collaborative activities designed to alleviate the dust and sandstorm phenomenon in Northeast Asia.
June 2006
9 June
Preliminary Damage and Loss Assessment : Yogyakarta and Central Java Natural Disaster
This report provides a clearer understanding of the impact of the recent Java earthquake, and a basis for designing reconstruction and recovery programs.
2 June
Pursuing Gender Equality through the Millennium Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific
This technical paper is part of a series studying in detail identified critical issues and problems concerning the timely achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
May 2006
26 May
Understanding and Dealing with High Interest Rates on Microcredit
A new report presents recommendations to policy makers to ensure its long-term sustainability and enhanced access of poor people to affordable microcredit.
19 May
Lessons in Capacity Development: Sectoral Studies in Sri Lanka
This study was designed to assess the success and impact of past and ongoing capacity development activities, identify lessons from past experiences, and provide guidance on the design of future capacity development support in Sri Lanka.
12 May
Comprehensive Review of ADB's Water Policy Implementation: Report of the Independent Panel
After a year-long consultative process, the review comes to a close with the circulation of the independent panel’s report. The panel recommends an increase in ADB’s investments and capacity in the sector.
6 May
Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of ADB's Reform Agenda
A new report outlines achievements of ADB's implementation of the reform agenda in five key results areas.
April 2006
21 April
Effectiveness of Participatory Approaches
Using the principal-agent model as a conceptual framework, the study examines the roles of policymakers, project providers, and beneficiaries in resource control, information, decision making, project delivery, and accountability.
12 April
Central Asia: Mapping Future Prospects to 2015
This paper reviews the recent economic performance, projects key economic variables to 2015 against a constant global background, and discusses policy implications for Central Asian economies.
March 2006
24 March
Evaluating Microfinance Program Innovation with Randomized Control Trials: An Example from Group Versus Individual Lending
Development institutions are rapidly innovating their products and programs as microfinance becomes more popular in fighting poverty. This paper illustrates the randomized control trial method to evaluate group versus individual liability lending.
17 March
Consultation Phase of the ADB Accountability Mechanism
The Office of the Special Project Facilitator presents highlights of complaints received, feedback and lessons learned from stakeholders and NGO intermediaries, outreach activities conducted, and other accomplishments in its 2005 Annual Report.
3 March
Indonesia: Aceh-Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
This report gives a brief overview of the status of the reconstruction and recovery program in Aceh and Nias and highlights some of the key steps taken by the Government of Indonesia.
February 2006
24 February
Country Assistance Program Evaluation for Uzbekistan
This country assistance program evaluation for Uzbekistan focuses on ADB’s operations in the country from 1996 to 2004. The report provides an independent analysis of ADB's strategy and program to guide its future development work in Uzbekistan.
17 February
Climate Proofing: A Risk-based Approach to Adaptation
A collection of studies designed to help Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMCs) enhance their adaptive capacity and resilience to climate change and variability, including extreme events.
8 February
The Role of Public Administration in Alleviating Poverty and Improving Governance
A collection of papers from the Network of Asia-Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance workshops. Topics include leadership and change management, strengthening democratic institutions, citizen empowerment, and effective public service delivery.
3 February
Electricity Sectors in CAREC Member Countries
A Diagnostic Review of Regulatory Approaches and Challenges
To promote efficient and rational use of energy, a study was was undertaken to provide a foundation upon which the CAREC Members Electricity Regulators Forum (CMERF) would be established, and to identify the key challenges that this Forum must address. Read the full report.
January 2006
27 January
Country Assistance Program Evaluation: Indonesia
This country assistance program evaluation for Indonesia focuses on the responsiveness of ADB’s country strategy and program to the changes and challenges between 1990 and 2004. The report evaluates the performance of ADB operations in Indonesia and identifies key lessons learned for future programs.
20 January
Dynamics of Manufacturing Competitiveness in South Asia: Analysis through Export Data
The outstanding export performance of South Asian countries over the 1990s has prompted some observers to see in it the roots of an export-led growth similar to that of its Southeast Asian neighbors. This paper analyzes the manufacturing sector of four South Asian countries (with particular focus on India), in order to investigate the determinants of this apparent success.
December 2005
23 December
Arrive Alive: ASEAN Commits to Cutting Road Deaths
A new study shows that road safety among ASEAN member countries is much larger than previously expected.This study quantified the scale and characteristics of the problem and proposed measures to solve the problem, including specific strategies, research tools and metrics, and a new Internet-based ASEAN Safety Network.
16 December
Asia Economic Monitor - December 2005
A turnaround in global IT demand, a recovery in Japan's domestic demand, and continued strong, albeit slower, growth in the PRC bode well for emerging East Asia's economic prospects in 2006. Combined GDP growth of the region is forecast to grow by 7.2% in 2006, slighter higher than the estimated 7.1% figure for this year.
9 December
Growth and Trade Horizons for Asia: Long-term Forecasts for Regional Integration
With the emergence of People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India, the economic landscape of Asia and its relation to the global economy have been changed. Using the new dynamic global model, this paper present forecasts for Asian expansion over 2025.
November 2005
30 November
Palau
As external assistance gradually winds down, the government is encouraged to look beyond tourism revenues and focus on private sector development strategies in order to meet economic and revenue targets.
18 November
Asia Bond Monitor
The Asia Bond Monitor (ABM) reviews the development of East Asian local currency bond markets. It covers the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member countries plus the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Korea.
9 November
Bond Market Settlement and Emerging Linkages in Selected ASEAN+3 Countries
To understand how regional settlement systems can be used to facilitate greater bond market transactions in the ASEAN+3 region, this report reviews existing settlement systems, and identifies the challenges faced in establishing effective regional settlements.
2 November
ERD Policy Brief
This policy brief outlines the dynamic conceptualization and measurement of poverty as vulnerability. It examines how vulnerability is operationalized, and how it differs from the standard $1-a-day measure of income poverty.
October 2005
14 October
Pacific Regional Environmental Strategy 2005-2009
The Pacific Region Environmental Strategy (PRES) is a comprehensive study of key environment issues in the region, assessments of past environment-related assistance and future directions for ADB's environmental assistance.
7 October
Central Asia: Stronger Together
A group of soccer-playing youths in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, pose playfully. Just as teamwork helps on the field, so would the new republics of Central Asia benefit from closer cooperation. A forthcoming UNDP report shows the gains would include a big rise in incomes.
September 2005
30 September
Country Gender Assessments
This series provides information on the status and role of women in developing member countries. It also assists ADB staff in country programming work, project design, and implementation.
23 September
Asia's Long-term Growth and Integration: Reaching beyond Trade Policy Barriers
Find out why greater integration offers developing Asian economies the greatest potential for trade expansion and sustainable growth.
August 2005
29 August
Asian Economic Cooperation and Integration: Progress, Prospects, and Challenges
This publication examines the current state of economic cooperation and integration in Asia and discusses possible strategic directions within the region.
9 August
Information and Communication Technologies in Education and Training in Asia and the Pacific
ADB recognizes that the need to improve the transfer and diffusion of knowledge and skills in the Asia-Pacific region requires the adaptation of new learning technologies. This study illustrates the potential of information technology as a means to stimulate and foster development in Asia.
5 August
Improving Devolved Social Service Delivery in NWFP and Punjab
This study focuses on the problems faced in service delivery in the context of devolution, looks at successful ongoing initiatives, and identifies an initial set of actions that could reinforce devolution while strengthening social sector service delivery.
July 2005
22 July
Establishing A Framework for Sustainable Rural Finance
This study identifies constraints in the credit demand and supply in the PRC's rural poor areas and outlines policy recommendations for establishing a sustainable rural finance system.
15 July
Measuring the Economic Costs of Conflict: The Effect of Declining Development Expenditure
Using the Nepal Macro-model, this study measures the economic costs of the conflict, and the effect of declining development expenditures on Nepal’s economic development
June 2005
24 June
Gender Equality Results in ADB Projects - Bangladesh Country Report
This gender assessment report examines the inclusion of gender action plans (GAPs) in three loans granted by ADB to Bangladesh. ADB carries out assessments as part of an ongoing review of its gender and development policy implementation.
17 June
Export or Domestic-Led Growth in Asia?
To achieve a more balanced growth, some developing Asian countries claim to have started shifting emphasis from export-led to domestic-demand-led growth policies. This paper evaluates how far this shift has gone and provides insights into the various country experiences.
10 June
Coping with Global Imbalances and Asian Currencies
3 June
Small Piped Water Networks
Small Piped Water Networks proposes that city water utilities and local banks work closely with small network entrepreneurs to bring water supplies to the poor.
May 2005
27 May
Instilling Credit Culture in State-owned Banks—Experience from Lao PDR
Banks are essential for developing countries to transform savings into new investments. This brief describes the experience of developing a more operationally effective banking system in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
20 May
The Tonle Sap Basin Strategy
ADB’s Tonle Sap Basin Strategy has been formulated in support of Cambodia's Country Strategy and Program, and forms the basis for setting priorities and planning assistance in the Tonle Sap basin over the next 5–10 years.
13 May
Special Evaluation Study of ADB Interventions on Nutrition and Food Fortification
Nutrition is integral to achieving the Millenium Development Goals. A new study examines food fortification strategies and outlines future interventions to combat malnutrition in the region.
April 2005
28 April
Public Communications Policy
ADB's new Public Communications Policy gives greater access to documents and commits ADB to greater openness and dialogue with stakeholders. Read the news release.
16 April
ADB's Annual Report 2004
Annual Report 2004 outlines ADB's efforts to become a more effective, dynamic development partner. Read the full report.
January-March 2005
31 March
Asia Bond Monitor (April 2005)
The April 2005 Asia Bond Monitor analyzes the growth in East Asian local currency bond markets in 2004 and the outlook for this year. It also highlights changes in the structure of the region's bonds markets. Read the full report.
17 March
ADB Review: Special Issue on Tsunami
This issue focuses on how the survivors of the recent tsunami are picking up the pieces and rebuilding their lives with the help of the international community. Read the full issue.
27 January
Lao PDR: Gender, Poverty, and the Millennium Development Goals
Lao PDR is changing rapidly as it expands trade and transport links with its neighbors in the Greater Mekong Subregion. This report analyzes the impact of these changes on Lao women and men, and includes recommendations to promote gender equality through ADB's new country strategy and program. Full Report.
October-December 2004
13 December
Ready for Business
Foreign firms are already operating in growth areas opened up by an economic corridor traversing the Greater Mekong Subregion--more growth is expected.
6 December
Governance in the Pacific: Focus for Action 2005-2009
Public officials and elected representatives in the Pacific Island countries are realizing the importance of good governance in public sector reform programs.
29 November
Priorities of the People: Hardship in the Federated States of Micronesia
The poor performance of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) economy, a growing gap between rich and poor, and increasing numbers of landless or land-poor people have made poverty and hardship daily issues at the household level.
22 November
ADB Launches Asia Bond Monitor
East Asian local currency bond markets tripled in size since 1997. To find out latest developments and challenges ahead, read the inaugural issue.
18 November
The Primacy of Reforms in the Emergence of the People's Republic of China and India
This paper examines the correlation between reforms and economic performance as seen in the experience of the People's Republic of China and India.
15 November
The Tonle Sap Initiative
Despite the abundance of natural resources, regions surrounding the Tonle Sap basin remain mired in poverty. Find out how ADB's strategy is helping break the poverty cycle while preserving the ecosystem.
8 November
2004
Development Effectiveness: What Does Recent
Research Tell Us?
Learn how ADB is helping Bangladesh improve its disaster management capabilities.
29 October
2004
Central Asia Regional Cooperation Strategy and Program
ADB's strategy for supporting regional cooperation is explained in Central Asia Regional Cooperation Member Countries: Regional Cooperation Strategy and Program (2005-2007). Updated lending and assistance plans for the following countries now available:
- Uzbekistan
- Kazakhstan
- Tajikistan
- Azerbaijan
- Kyrgyz Republic
18 October
2004
Development Effectiveness: What Does Recent
Research Tell Us?
This paper provides a critical review of recent research on aid effectiveness and its implications for policies.
11 October 2004
Viet Nam: Foreign Direct Investment
and Post crisis Regional Integration
Foreign direct investment played a key role in Viet Nam's rapid growth in recent years. This paper analyzes the country's economic reform strategies and the challenges that lie ahead.
4 October 2004
ADO 2004 Update
Developing
Asian economies are projected to grow by 7% in 2004, exceeding
previous forecasts. Rising oil prices and the impact of
a PRC slowdown, however, threaten to scale back recent economic
gains in 2005.
Read the full
report.
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July-September 2004
27 September 2004
Monetary and Financial Integration in East Asia
This two-volume work presents extensive analyses of critical issues and a detailed road map for financial cooperation in East Asia.
20 September
2004
Food Fortification in Asia
Find out how health and mental development can be improved by strengthening the food industry in Asia.
Learn more about ADB's Nutrition and Development Series.
13 September
2004
Commercialization
of Microfinance
Is commercialization a possible solution for expansion
of microfinance in developing countries of the Asia and
Pacific region?
6 September
2004
Water
Champion
How can Bangladesh manage its recurring and worsening
floods better? Read the views of Dr. Hamidur Khan, a recognized
expert on Bangladesh flood control and mitigation.
30 August
2004
Economic
Analysis Retrospective: 2003 Update
How do you enhance the effectiveness of ADB operations?
This report presents an updated assessment based on the
projects and programs reviewed in 2003.
23 August
2004
The
Costs and Financing of Education
Review the educational trends, policies, and issues in
ADB's developing member countries.
16 August
2004
Anti-Money
Laundering Toolkit
Review this relevant and up-to-date information on anti-money
laundering and combating terrorist financing.
9 August
2004
East
Asia's Economy: Changes and Challenges
Despite the sharp rise in world oil prices, East Asia's
upbeat economic enviroment that began during the second
half of 2003 continues. Find out more about this and the
region's latest economic assessment, risks, and policy
issues in the latest Asia Economic Monitor.
29 July
2004
Accelerating
Agriculture and Rural Development
How do you solve the worsening urban poverty problems
in developing Asia? Learn how tapping agriculture and
rural-based opportunities can stop the rising pressure
on cities to absorb rural migrants needing jobs, homes,
and services.
19 July
2004
Gender
and Development Web site
Discover how ADB's activities and programs emphasize improving
the status of women in the Asia-Pacific region.
Gender
Issues in Fiji's Health Sector
Learn how the gender audit for the Ministry of Health
assessed gender issues in Fiji’s health sector.
12 July
2004
AIDS
in Asia
Vice-President Geert van der Linden discusses the human
and economic cost of the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia, and
how ADB is helping combat this deadly disease.
www.adb.org/AIDS
How does ADB support HIV/AIDS prevention and control programs
both at regional and country levels? Visit ADB's AIDS
website.
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April-June 2004
28 June
2004
Greater
Mekong Subregion (GMS) Atlas of the Environment
21 June
2004
Commercialization
of Microfinance
Analyze the different issues and insights of commercialization
of microfinance in the Asia-Pacific region.
14 June
2004
Tadao
Chino, President, ADB
ADB President Tadao Chino presents the four important
challenges ADB must address to improve the institution's
development effectiveness and achieve measurable results
in all its operations.
4 June
2004
Cambodia
Resident Mission web site
How do you strengthen the partnership between ADB and
Cambodia? Visit our Cambodia Resident Mission - CARM -
site.
28 May
2004
KYRM
web site
Update yourself on the latest ADB activities and development
in Kyrgyz Republic. Visit the new Kyrgyz Resident Mission
site.
22 May
2004
The
Local Currency Financing Revolution
Many emerging countries have sunk millions of dollars in
hard currencies into various projects only to watch their
investments eroded by currency depreciations. But ADB has
devised a scheme to alleviate the problem.
7 May
2004
ADO
2004
Expanding intraregional trade and strong consumer demand
will push economic growth in developing Asia to 6.8% in
2004, making the region the most dynamic growth area in
the world, according to ADB's flagship economic report,
the Asian Development Outlook 2004.
28 April
2004
Purchasing
Power Parities and the International Comparison Program
in a Glabalized World
Learn more about purchasing power parities or PPPs, its
significance for developing member countries, and their
role in analysis and comparison of economic data.
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January - March 2004
29 March
2004
On
the Road to Recovery
Examine the challenges faced by the development partners
in rebuilding the transport sector of a war-torn country.
15 March
2004
Reducing
Poverty in Asia
Learn more about the broad strategies and macroeconomic
policies that best support poverty reduction efforts in
a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific.
16 February
2004
Viet
Nam Capital Market Roadmap
Review how this roadmap outlines a long-term vision and
strategy for developing the capital markets in Viet Nam
over the next 10 years(2003-2012).
9 February
2004
Combating Trafficking in South Asia
Between
1 to 2 million people are trafficked worldwide, including
150,000 from South Asia and 225,000 from Southeast Asia.
In the scale of organized crime, human trafficking ranks
third behind drugs and arms smuggling. Review the report
2 February
2004
Microfinance
in the Philippines
Read this
report that analyzes the progress toward commercialization
of the Philippines' microfinance industry.
26 January
2004
Asian
Water Supplies
Learn about the problems and solutions related to such important
topics as water resources management, private sector participation,
and non-revenue water.
23 January
2004
Millennium
Development Goals in the Pacific: Relevance and Progress
Examine how the MDGs could be reflected in ADB's country
strategies and programs in the Pacific.
12 January
2004
ADB
Environmental Assessment Guidelines
Review these guidelines that describe how to fulfill the
requirements outlined in ADB's Environment Policy and the
Operations Manual on environmental considerations in ADB
operations.
2 January
2004
Asian
Economic Monitor
East Asian economies are expected to grow on the back of
an improving external environment and strong domestic demand.
The risks to these growth prospects have also receded.
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