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Typical Assignments

The project topics vary widely from year to year depending on ADB business needs. A sample of assignments in the past includes:

  • Rising food prices in Asia: Analysis of trade flow and biofuel production impacts
  • Climate change and development impact of biofuels by feedstock type – Review and forward strategy
  • Comparative advantage analysis of key areas within the non-oil sector
  • Compensation in resettlement: principles and practices
  • HIV/AIDS control efforts in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS): What works and what not?
  • Inclusion of small-holders farmers and landless poor in developing agricultural supply chains
  • Supporting enabling environment for infrastructure development
  • Biodiesel market assessment in Southeast Asia - a comparison study in Indonesia and the Philippines
  • Analysis and identification of renewable energy development for the private sector funding in the PRC
  • Securitization developments and transactional opportunities in ADB's Developing Member Countries (DMCs)
  • ADB investments in private equity funds
  • Study on trade and investment in South Asia
  • Devolved Social Service Program (DSSP) advocacy, outreach & research project
  • Industrial energy efficiency in Southeast Asia
  • Capital investment for system expansion and operation and maintenance (O&M) for urban local bodies (ULBs) (India)
  • Methodology to Assess Economic Impacts of Transport Corridors on Regions/Countries
  • Valuation of road assets