Poverty Reduction in ADB

Spotlight Poverty and Sustainable Development in Asia: Impacts and Responses to the Global Economic Crisis The book argues that Asia is not maximizing the opportunities of the crisis to make reforms for more inclusive labor markets, broader social protection, health and education expenditures, gender imbalances, and addressing the environments of the poor. View related conference papers.

Upcoming Event Environments of the Poor 24-26 November 2010 ADB and 15 development partners are organizing an Asia-wide conference on the environments of the poor. It will discuss the spatial, climate change adaptation, and green growth dimensions of inclusive and sustainable development. Read more.

Multimedia Social Impact of the Crisis The global economic crisis highlights the urgent need for stronger social protection programs in Asia and the Pacific. Also, policy makers must use the current rebound as an opportunity to make the region's future growth more inclusive. Watch the video* and read the book.

Poverty Database The poverty reduction database contains over 800 documents related to ADB's direct assistance for reducing poverty. Use the advanced search for targeted queries. Keyword Search     [ Advanced Search ]

Poverty Reduction in ADB
Updated: 30 July 2010

Promoting inclusive growth in Asia and the Pacific

Poverty remains the most pressing issue facing Asia and the Pacific today. Despite some spectacular progress over the last few decades, the region remains home to two thirds of the world's poor.

ADB is dedicated to combating the region's poverty in all its aspects, fostering growth, social development and good governance to boost incomes and opportunities, improve living conditions, and provide the basic services many in richer countries take for granted.

The impact of its work can be measured by the progress the Asia and Pacific region makes toward the Millennium Development Goals and other development objectives indicated in our partner countries' national poverty reduction strategies.

Read the overview of ADB's Enhanced Poverty Reduction Strategy [ PDF ] .